Part-time Teaching Status. Teachers who accept with consent of the School District an appointment to a reduced contract, split contract or shared contract, and who qualify under state law, may contribute to the Teacher Retirement Fund as if they were working on a full-time basis. Teachers desiring part-time status must make application by March 1 to the Human Resources Office. If the request for part-time status includes a waiver of medical benefits then such request must include written verification of medical benefits from another source. Teachers who teach less than full-time under this Section shall maintain full seniority status and have the option to return to their maximum previous employment status any year thereafter until reaching mandatory retirement age, provided notification in writing is made to the Human Resources Office by February 1.
