PRF 4731 Termination of Contract: Permanent Teacher

Pursuant to sections 168.114 and 168.124, RSMo. 1986, the Board of Education may terminate a permanent teacher's indefinite contract for one or more of the following causes:

• Physical or mental condition that renders the teacher unfit to instruct or associate with children.

• Immoral conduct.

• Incompetency, inefficiency, or insubordination.

• Willful or persistent violation of, or failure to obey, the school laws of the state or the published regulations of the School District.

• Excessive or unreasonable absence from the performance of duties.

• Conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.

The indefinite contract of a permanent teacher may be terminated for the foregoing reasons only in accordance with the procedures prescribed by sections 168.116, 168.118, and 168.120, RSMo. 1986.

Last modified: January 01, 2003