RATIONALE/OBJECTIVE:

Cobb County School District (District) certificated professional personnel who wish to terminate employment while under contract will submit written notification to their immediate supervisor and to the Human Resources Division.

RULE:

A. STATEMENT OF RESIGNATION:
    The statement of resignation:
    1. Should be forwarded to Human Resources Division, and include the following
        information:
        a. Name;
        b. Present address;
        c. School or department assigned;
        d. Position held;
        e. Last day worked;
        f. Reason for resignation;
        g. Forwarding address;
        h. Comments;
        i. Date; and
        j. Signature.
    2. For the new contract year will be accepted at any time on or before May 1 of the
        current school year.
    3. During the contract period will be tendered at the earliest possible date.

B. RELEASE of EMPLOYEE:
    1. Recommendation to Release:
        The decision to recommend the release of an employee from a contract with the
        District shall be made by the administration and only in emergency situations.
    2. Termination of Contract:
        The contract of employment cannot be terminated without the written consent and
        approval of the Board.

C. EXCEPTIONS:
    The Board may deviate from the above guidelines in extreme emergencies.

Reclassified an Administrative Rule: 9/1/04
Revised: 1/9/08