3140 - RESIGNATION

Each professional staff member shall recognize the obligation to faithfully fulfill the terms of his /her contract until it is dissolved by mutual consent or by due process of law.

The professional staff member should make every attempt to not resign to accept a new position elsewhere prior to or during a school year until s/he is assured that a suitable replacement is available or until the School Board has had a reasonable opportunity to secure a suitable replacement.

The Superintendent and the Board may release a professional staff member from the terms of a contract when an opportunity is offered for significant professional advancement.

A professional staff member intending to resign should submit a written resignation to the Superintendent for conveyance to the Board as far as possible in advance of the effective date of resignation and at least twenty- one (21) days prior to the requested date.

The Office of Human Resources shall, whenever possible, conduct a post-resignation interview to determine the reasons for the resignation.