Employees who will complete their current contract with the board may apply for retirement. No employee will be required to retire at a specific age.
Application for retirement will be considered made when the employee states in writing to the superintendent, no later than the date set by the board for the return of the employee’s contract to the board, if applicable, the intent of the employee to retire. The letter must state the employee’s desire to retire and be witnessed by another party other than the principal or the superintendent. Applications made after the date set by the board for the return of the employee’s contract to the board, if applicable, may be considered by the board if special circumstances exist. It is within the discretion of the board to determine whether special circumstances exist.
Board action to approve a licensed employee’s application for retirement is final, and such action constitutes nonrenewal and/or termination of the employee’s contract effective the day of the employee’s retirement.
Licensed employees who retire under this policy may qualify for retirement benefits through the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System.
Employees and their spouse and dependents who have group insurance coverage through the school district may be allowed to continue coverage of the school district’s group health insurance program, at their own expense, by meeting the requirements of the insurer.
Approved: July 25, 2018
Reviewed: February 14, 2022
Revised: March 14, 2022
