§ 20-A §13303 — Contract renewal

1.
Notice.
A school board shall provide notice of the renewal or nonrenewal of a principal's employment contract as follows.
2.
Failure to give notice.
If the board fails to notify the principal in accordance with subsection 1, the following provisions apply.
3.
Hearing.
Within 15 days of receipt of notice of nonrenewal of a contract by a principal who has been employed for more than 2 years, the principal may request in writing a hearing with the school board on the decision not to renew the contract. The board shall hold the hearing within 30 days of receipt of the principal's request and either or both parties may be represented by counsel.
4.
Meeting.
Within 15 days of receipt of notice of nonrenewal of a contract by a principal who has been employed for 2 years or less, the principal may request in writing a meeting with the school board to discuss contract renewal issues. The board shall hold the meeting within 30 days of receipt of the principal's request and either or both parties may be represented by counsel.

Legislative History

PL 1991, c. 556, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 556, §2 (AFF).