PAP.7.5.150 Contractual Acceptance
(a) All employment contracts must be signed and returned within the period specified on the contract. Failure to turn in a contract within the specified time allotted can indicate non-acceptance by the employee. All positions of non-returned or unsigned contracts will be posted. A fine may be imposed if the employee fails to fulfill the contract obligation. Contractual agreements can be deemed invalid unless returned signed within ten (10) workdays from the date of issuance unless otherwise specified. The school reserves the right to pursue legal action against any violation of the employment agreement.
(b) Release from Contract Agreement. The Employee shall not be released from the employment agreement except for unusual circumstances that will be reviewed by the School Board. Violation of the employment agreement shall result in the following penalties incurred by the Employee:
(1) After June 30th……………………………………..$1,000.
(2) After July 31st……………………………………...$2,000.
(3) After August 31st or during the school year………..$3,000.
(c) Contract Renewal/Intent to Renew. All employees currently under contract will be notified by May 1 of the school's intent to renew or of non-renewal of their contract for the coming school year. Contract renewal is contingent upon available funding of specific programs, evaluations and job performance as otherwise provided in this manual.