Licensed employees who will complete their current contract with the Board may apply for licensed employee early retirement plan. No licensed employee will be required to retire at a specific age.
Application for licensed employee early retirement will be considered made when the licensed employee states in writing to the superintendent, no later than 3:30 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021 that the employee wishes to retire at the end of the fiscal year. Applications made after the date set by the Board may be considered by the Board if special circumstances exist. It shall be within the sole discretion of the Board to determine whether special circumstances exist.
Board action to approve a licensed employee's application for retirement shall be final and such action constitutes resignation from employment and non-renewal of the employee's contract for the next school year.
Licensed employees who retire under this policy may also qualify for retirement benefits through the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System.
Licensed employees who have group insurance coverage through the school district may be allowed to continue coverage in the school district's group health insurance program, at their own expense, by meeting the requirements of the insurer.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 97B; 216; 279.46.
281 I.A.C. 21.
Cross Reference: 401.14 Recognition for Service of Employees
407.4 Licensed Employee Early Retirement Plan
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