Each professional staff member shall recognize the obligation to faithfully fulfill the terms of his/her contract until it is dissolved by mutual consent or by due process of law.

The professional staff member shall not resign to accept a new position elsewhere prior to or during a school year until s/he is assured that a suitable replacement is available or until the Board of Education has had a reasonable opportunity to secure a suitable replacement.

The Superintendent and the Board may release a professional staff member from the terms of a contract when an opportunity is offered for significant professional advancement.

A professional staff member intending to resign shall submit a written resignation to the appropriate director for conveyance to the Board as far as possible in advance of the effective date of resignation.

The Director of Finance and Operations shall, whenever possible, conduct a post-resignation interview to determine the reasons for the resignation.