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I served several Years in PA, this is my first school year in NJ. Considering a possible lucrative offer to return to PA. My signed/approved contract has me believing non-tenured NJ employees have a 30 day hold and NOT the usual 60 days. I am NOT labeled as an administrator, but rather teacher/Supervisor/Dean.

The number "60" is nowhere in my 2 page contract", but "30" is....

Here is the language: "It is hereby agreed by the parties hereto that this contract may be at any time terminated by either party giving to the other 30 days' notice in writing of intention to terminate the same, but that in the absence of any provision herein for a definite number of days' notice the contract shall run for the full term named above." (Full term named above was Sept 1 - June 30.)

So, am I not considered a "certified" employee?

I ask that specifically, because our Board Policy reads this: "A certified employee s...See More
ron/nj As Judge Judy always says, if it ain't in there, it's not binding. You are bound by the 30 days as stated. Good luck with the job.
Feb 4, 2016


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