Section 07-006 Release from Contract

A. Release - In all cases of teacher requests for release from a valid contract, the welfare of the students of the district shall be of paramount importance. Such requests shall be honored only when the educational program of the school will not be impaired, and only when a suitable replacement can be obtained. All such requests must be submitted in writing to the Superintendent, and approved by the Board of Education. The liquidated damages clause, as set forth in the USD 263 teacher contract form, shall be applicable in requests for release from contract presented after June 15 of any school year. After the June 15 deadline, the assessment of liquidated damages shall be mandatory, and all requests for release from contract shall be accompanied by a check for liquidated damages in the amount of $400.00 unless waived by the Board. Requests for release from contract shall not be approved by the Board prior to the receipt of payment for liquidated damages unless waived by the Board.

Revised and approved by Board 12-8-08