Teachers Eligible for a Continuing Contract Clause Samples
The "Teachers Eligible for a Continuing Contract" clause defines the criteria under which teachers may qualify for ongoing employment beyond annual or probationary contracts. Typically, this clause outlines requirements such as years of service, satisfactory performance evaluations, and appropriate certification. By establishing clear eligibility standards, the clause provides job security for qualified teachers and helps school districts manage staffing decisions transparently and fairly.
Teachers Eligible for a Continuing Contract. A. Upon the recommendation of the CEO that a teacher be reemployed where the teacher satisfies the criteria in division (E) of O.R.C 3311.77 (i.e., Section 5, above) and has taught in the District for at least three (3) years, or at least two (2) years in the case of a teacher who received a continuing contract elsewhere, the board shall enter into a continuing contract with the teacher, unless the board by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of its full membership rejects the recommendation of the CEO. If the board rejects the recommendation, or if the CEO recommends that the teacher not be reemployed, the board may proceed not to renew the teacher’s contract in accordance with O.R.C. 3311.81 as if the teacher was not eligible to be considered for a continuing contract.
B. In the event the CEO does not recommend to the board that a teacher receive a continuing contract where the teacher satisfies the criteria in division (E) of O.R.C. 3311.77 (i.e., Section 5, above) and has taught in the District for at least three (3) years, or at least two
Teachers Eligible for a Continuing Contract. A. Upon the recommendation of the CEO that a teacher be reemployed where the teacher satisfies the criteria in division (E) of O.R.C 3311.77 (i.e., Section 4, above) and has taught in the District for at least three (3) years, or at least two (2) years in the case of a teacher who received a continuing contract elsewhere, the board shall enter into a continuing contract with the teacher, unless the board by a three-fourths (¾) vote of its full membership rejects the recommendation of the CEO. If the board rejects the recommendation, or if the CE) recommends that the teacher not be reemployed, the board may proceed not to renew the teacher’s contract in accordance with O.R.C. 3311.81 as if the teacher was not eligible to be considered for a continuing contract.
B. In the event the chief executive officer does not recommend to the board that a teacher receive a continuing contract where the teacher satisfies the criteria in division (E) of O.R.C. 3311.77 (i.e., Section 4, above) and has taught in the District for at least three (3) years, or at least two (2) years in the case of a teacher who received a continuing contract elsewhere, the chief executive officer may recommend to the board that the teacher receive an extended limited contract. In that event, the chief executive officer, or the chief executive officer’s designee, shall provide the teacher written notice, not less than five (5) business days prior to any board action on the recommendation, for an extended limited contract with reasons directed at professional development not later than the 1st day of June. An extended limited contract may be issued:
1. For a teacher who has been awarded a continuing contract in another school district and has served in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District for two (2) years, in one (1) year increments or for multiple years, in no event to exceed a total of two (2) years;
2. For a teacher who is newly eligible for a continuing contract, in one (1) year increments or for multiple years, in no event to exceed a total of four (4) years. Upon any subsequent reemployment of the teacher after the expiration of the extended limited contract or contracts, only a continuing contract may be entered into. The teacher is presumed to have accepted employment under such continuing contract unless the teacher notifies the Board in writing to the contrary before the 10th day of July, and a continuing contract shall be executed accordingly.
C. In the event the chief executiv...