4008 - Separation
Last Updated Date: 12/14/2020
Adoption Date: 08/17/2015
The Chief Human Resources Officer or designee will process all retirements, resignations, cancellations, contract amendments, non-renewals and terminations of employment. The Chief Human Resources Officer will make recommendations for appropriate action to the Superintendent and Omaha Board of Education.
In furtherance of duties and responsibilities with regard to employment separations along with disciplinary actions short of employment separation, investigatory matters and other necessary Human Resources Division activities, and in addition to other power and authority established by policy, the Chief Human Resources Officer is granted full power and authority to (1) act as the Board or the Superintendent’s designee in all employment and Human Resources Division related activities or matters, (2) issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses to all matters that may come before the Human Resources Division or for the purpose having such witnesses’ deposition taken, (3) issue subpoenas for the production of any papers, books, accounts and documents, and (4) determine that a hearing shall be conducted by a hearing officer as well as selecting the hearing officer.
Resignation:
Staff members who wish to resign from the Omaha Public Schools must complete the appropriate form or a letter of resignation and submit it to the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Resignation of Certificated Employees:
The District may refuse to accept the resignation of a certificated employee, including a resignation given mid-year and a resignation given for the following school year after April 15 or after execution of a contract or renewal letter.
Resignation of Classified and Hourly Employees:
Employees are expected to give two weeks’ notice to Human Resources prior to resignation.
Retirement of Certified Employees:
Certified employees shall notify Administration of their intent to retire no later than April 15.
Retirement of Classified Employees:
Classified employees shall notify Administration of their intent to retire at least 60 days
prior to their retirement date.
Legal Reference:
Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-521; 79-824 to 79-849