Release from Contract. Any contract may be terminated at any time by mutual consent. Any request for release from contract by a teacher other than the superintendent shall be submitted in writing and directed to the superintendent. Prior to June 1 of each year, a tenure teacher will be released from contract under conditions set forth in the Missouri Teacher Tenure Act. Prior to June 1 for a non-tenure teacher under contract and after May 31 for any teacher, the Board of Education's attitude shall generally be one of disapproval for requests of release unless it is for one of the following reasons: A. Health -- Any request for a release of contract based upon the health of the teacher shall require a certificate by a physician that continued employment will be detrimental to the person's health. B. Transfer of Spouse -- If a teacher's spouse receives a transfer from the geographical area, the Board of Education may grant a release. C. Promotion -- If a teacher obtains an administrative position in another district, resulting in a substantial increase in responsibility, the Board of Education may grant a release. D. Other Reasons -- Recognizing that the teacher's contract is a legal document which binds both the teacher and the Board of Education, the Board of Education's attitude shall generally be one of disapproval for requests of release from contract for reasons other than health, transfer of spouse, or promotion. The Board of Education will at all times hold the welfare of the students paramount during the consideration and deliberation of requests for release.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement