Resignation and Retirement
An employee is requested to provide 2 weeks notice of resignation except when
the best interests of the District require otherwise. A resignation notice cannot be revoked once given. An employee planning to retire should notify
his or her supervisor at least 2 months before the retirement date. A copy of the notification should be given to
the Superintendent or a designee.
Non-RIF Dismissal,
Reduction in Force and Recall, Suspension
Please refer to the “Agreement between Community Unit School District
No. 5 Sterling Association of Educational Support Personnel, IEA/NEA and Board
of Education of Community Unit School District No. 5.”
The District may terminate an at-will employee at any time for any
reason, subject to state and federal law.
Employees who are employed annually or have a contract, or who
otherwise have a legitimate expectation of continue employment, may be
dismissed (1) at the end of the school year or at the end of their respective
contract after being provided appropriate notice and after compliance with any
applicable contractual provisions, or (2) mid-year or mid-contract provided
appropriate due process procedures are provided.
The Superintendent is responsible for making dismissal recommendations
to the Board consistent with the Board’s goal of having a highly qualifed, high
performing staff.
Final Paycheck
A terminating employee's final paycheck will be adjusted for any
unused, earned vacation credit or vacation time taken that was not earned.
Employees are paid for all earned vacation.
Terminating employees will receive their final pay on the next regular
payday following the date of termination, except that an employee dismissed due
to a reduction in force shall receive his or her final paycheck on or before
the third business day following the last day of employment.
Administrative
Procedures
The Superintendent or designee may develop procedures to implement this policy.5:290
LEGAL REF.: 105
ILCS 5/10-23.5 and 5/10-22.34.
820
ILCS 105/4a.
CROSS REF.: 5.240, 5.270
Adopted:
Revised: