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Board approves one tenured unrequested leave and nonrenewal of 39 probationary teacher contracts
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The board approved placing one tenured community education staff member on an unrequested leave of absence and voted to nonrenew 39 probationary teachers, with administrators saying six positions were eliminated and others tied to special-permission licensure.
The Farmington Public School District board approved two administrative actions Thursday: placing one tenured community-education staff member on unrequested leave and approving the nonrenewal or termination of 39 probationary teachers.
Jess, speaking for district administration, told the board the unrequested leave of absence (ULA) affects one community-education staff member and is being taken because of enrollment declines in the program. Jess said ULA procedures in the contract were followed and that the ULA period is five years, giving that teacher priority for rehire in the same licensure area if an opening occurs.
On the second action, Jess said the 39 nonrenewals primarily reflect special-permission or licensure circumstances; about six positions are being eliminated outright. She explained that some nonrenewals are tied to short-term special permissions (one to two years depending on license type) and that affected employees can reapply for district positions when vacancies open.
Board members approved each resolution on motions recorded by the chair; the motions were moved and seconded and the board voiced assent. The administration said the district will follow applicable contract rules (referred to in the meeting as ULA steps and Pelsby rules) when filling openings and making rehiring decisions.
The board did not discuss individual teacher names in public session during the motions, and the administration noted the distinction between tenured ULA rules and the probationary teacher nonrenewal process.
