Section 07-005  Continuing Contract, Termination or Non-Renewal
In accordance with the continuing contract law, the USD 263 Board of Education shall give written notice, through the Superintendent, by May 1, to any teacher whom it does not wish to re-employ.  The termination or non-renewal of teachers for valid cause shall be conducted in accordance with Kansas law.  The due process procedures as set forth in KSA 72-5436-5446 shall be strictly adhered to in all cases. (Moved from policy 07-006) Under the same law, teachers shall notify the Board of Education in writing, through the Superintendent, on or before May 15 or, if applicable, not later than 15 days after final action is taken by the Board of Education upon termination of professional negotiation absent a binding agreement under article 54 of chapter 72 of Kansas Statutes Annotated, whichever is the later date, of their intent not to remain in the system.

                                                                                                        Approved by Board 9-22-86 .
Revised and approved by Board 06/24/02