Section 150. Phase Two of the three-phase employment process

A. Phase Two begins on April 15 and ends on May 31 or the date the teacher contract is final, whichever is later, unless otherwise provided by § 22.1-304 of the Code of Virginia. The contract is final when the date of signature and, at a minimum, the salary terms are finally known.

B. During Phase Two, teachers, whether probationary or continuing contract, may seek employment and file applications for the next school year with other school divisions. Teachers may seek employment during this phase without notification to the current employer.

C. During Phase Two, the prospective employer may offer a contract without proof of release from contract from the current employer. The teacher must obtain a written release from the contract with the current employer prior to signing a contract with the prospective employer. Releases should be liberally granted during this phase.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR 270-01-0042:1 § 2.3, eff. April 20, 1994; amended, Volume 19, Issue 12, eff. March 28, 2003.

Statutory Authority

§§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-302 of the Code of Virginia.