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Contract Question

by Jennifer

Nov 23, 2009

I am a first year teacher in SC, but come here from another state w/7 years experience. In my previous state, you could terminate your contract with just cause without worry of having the certification revoked. I am wondering if it is the same here. I am in CCSD and I am looking into the possiblity of leaving my contract after the Christmas break. I have a baby girl (1yr) who is very ill and things are not looking good for her right now. I have missed several days of work already to care for her, more days in these few short months than in all my teaching years combined. My principal has been understanding, but her patience is wearing thin and my daughter's health is only getting worse. I am a specialist so I do not have a traditional classroom that is impacted. I am wondering if anyone has any idea about how districts, particularly CCSD, would react to me breaking the contract so that I may stay home and care for my sick child.

me On 11/23/09, Jennifer wrote: > I am a first year teacher in SC, but come here from another > state w/7 years experience. In my previous state, you could > terminate your contract with just cause without worry of > having the certification revoked. I am wondering if it is > the same here. > I am in CCSD and I am looking into the po...See More

Nov 23, 2009

Theodore A. jones On 11/23/09, me wrote: > On 11/23/09, Jennifer wrote: >> I am a first year teacher in SC, but come here from another >> state w/7 years experience. In my previous state, you could >> terminate your contract with just cause without worry of >> having the certification revoked. I am wondering if it is >> the same her...See More

Nov 23, 2009

wbd erhaps you can take a leave under Family and Medical Leave Act? See [link removed].

On 11/23/09, Theodore A. jones wrote: > On 11/23/09, me wrote: >> On 11/23/09, Jennifer wrote: >>> I am a first year teacher in SC, but come here from another >>> state w/7 years experience. In my previous state, you could >&g...See More

Nov 28, 2009

good luck Unfortunately if you have not worked for a year you are not covered under the act

Family and Medical Leave

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides 12 weeks of unpaid leave to qualifying employees who need time off from work to care for their own or an immediate family member's serious health condition. This allows for continu...See More

Nov 30, 2009

Sandra CCSD sucks! I worked for them a few years ago and broke my contract due to illness. If you are sick the contract can be broken (read the terms). I am now better in terms of my health and in a better district.

Sandy

On 11/23/09, me wrote: > On 11/23/09, Jennifer wrote: >> I am a first year teacher in SC, but come here from...See More

Dec 6, 2009

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