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All staff members are expected to honor the contract that they sign.

Resignations tendered between the time the employee signs the contract and July 1 of a given year shall not be accepted unless and until a suitable and fully qualified replacement is hired. Resignations tendered after July 1 of the year of the contract shall not be accepted nor shall the employee be released from his/her contractual duties.

However, the Board recognizes that extenuating circumstances may arise which warrant special consideration. In these instances, the Board may make exceptions to this policy, on a case by case basis.

If an employee under contract breaches his/her contractual obligations to the District, or fails to abide by the terms of this policy, the Board may initiate such legal action as it deems appropriate, including monetary damages from the employee.

In addition, if a teacher reneges on or breaches his/her contract, the Superintendent may notify the teacher certification division of the Department of Education.

*Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements.

NHSBA Code GCOC

First Reading Coordination: 02/13/02

Second Reading and Approval BOSC: 03/11/02