Common use of WITHDRAWAL FROM CONTRACT Clause in Contracts

WITHDRAWAL FROM CONTRACT. ‌ A teacher is assured of employment unless otherwise notified as required by law. However, the Board is not assured of having a teacher until a signed contract has been returned to the Board. All contracts must be returned within ten (10) days from date of issuance. Failure to return a contract within the specified time will cause the directors to withdraw the offer and consider the position open for other applicants. Sometimes a teacher may wish to be released from a signed contract for such reasons as health, to accompany a spouse who is transferred, or to secure another position. The following rules apply in granting releases: 1. The teacher is expected to realize that a contract is an instrument of good faith signed by both parties, the Board and the Teacher, and any reservation in the mind of the teacher should be reported to the superintendent at the time of returning a signed contract. For example, a teacher who is applying or looking for another position should sign and return a contract, but should notify the superintendent in writing that a release may be required if he/she has any reasons to believe that this is the case. 2. Until July 1, a teacher will be released from contract providing that No. 1 above has been followed. 3. After July 1, a teacher may be released if No. 1 above has been followed and if a satisfactory replacement can be obtained. 4. In all cases the Board will consider the best interests of the district as well as the welfare of the teacher.