Section 20-28-8-4 - Written preliminary notice that governing body considering not renewing contract; private conference(a) At least thirty (30) days before giving written notice of refusal to renew a contract under section 3 of this chapter, the governing body, or an employee at the direction of the governing body, shall inform the assistant superintendent, the principal, or the assistant principal by written preliminary notice that: (1) the governing body is considering a decision not to renew the contract; and(2) if the individual files a request with the school corporation for a private conference not later than five (5) days after receiving the preliminary notice, the individual is entitled to a private conference with the superintendent of the school corporation.(b) If the individual files a request with the school corporation for an additional private conference not later than five (5) days after the initial private conference with the superintendent of the school corporation, the individual is entitled to an additional private conference with the governing body of the school corporation before being given written notice of refusal to renew the contract.(c) The preliminary notice required under this section must include the governing body's reasons for considering a decision not to renew.Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-4-17.3.
As added by P.L. 1-2005, SEC.12.