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Board ratifies teacher resignations but tables liquidated-damages assessments pending policy review
Summary
Board approved four teacher resignations but voted to table assessment of liquidated damages (policy GCQC) for those employees so the board can review the policy and consider possible amendments; HR explained current waivers and typical ranges ($2,500$3,000).
At a pulled consent-item discussion, the Peoria Unified governing board ratified four teacher resignations and voted to table any assessment of liquidated damages for those teachers while the board reviews the policy.
Human-resources staff described policy GCQC and the regulation that governs liquidated damages. Carter Davidson summarized four circumstances in which the district may waive damages: retirement; an internal promotion to a supervisory position; verified medical reasons; and relocation out of the county/state/country beyond the employee's control. The policy also allows the board to waive damages by agreement in other circumstances.
Board member Sandoval moved to accept the resignations but postpone assessment of liquidated damages for the individuals named in the HR report pending a more informed, policy-level review; the motion was seconded and the board approved the motion. HR stated the current assessment range for breaches of contract is typically $2,500 to $3,000 for certified staff.
Board members said they wanted to study the policy and its fiscal and personnel effects before taking action on assessments in these or future cases. The motion applied only to the listed individuals in the HR report; broader policy changes would require a separate process.
The board's action allowed the resignations to be processed without immediate assessment of liquidated damages for the affected employees.
