A certificated teacher shall not resign after signing and returning his contract, unless the resignation is first approved by the governing board. A teacher who resigns contrary to this section shall be deemed to commit an unprofessional act and, upon request of the governing board, shall be subject to such disciplinary action, including suspension or revocation of certificate, as the state board of education deems appropriate.
A.R.S. § 15-545
Resignation restrictions; unprofessional act; penalty
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 12 Ariz. App. 310 - Burnkrant v. Saggau (1970)
Most recently applied in 17 Ariz. App. 504 - Board of Education v. Scottsdale Education Ass'n (November 1972)
Official source: Arizona State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Arizona statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.