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Liberty board debates teacher 'liquidated damages' policy as multiple resignations cited
Summary
Board members and staff debated whether to waive or enforce contract liquidated-damage clauses after approximately 18 teachers resigned since August. The board split on a proposal to waive damages entirely for the group; administration proposed handling waivers under HR except where the board directs otherwise.
The Liberty Elementary School District governing board on Jan. 13 discussed whether to enforce or waive liquidated-damage clauses in teacher contracts after multiple resignations this school year.
Dr. Monroe and Human Resources staff told the board that the teacher contract includes a liquidated-damages clause for certain mid-year resignations, and that peers in other Arizona districts typically set a similar amount at $2,500. The contract lists limited exceptions (such as illness,…
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