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Journal
Journal of Collective Negotiations
ISSN
2167-7816 (print) 2167-7824 (electronic)
Volume
21
Issue
2
Date
6/1/1992

Article Facts

Title
THE LEGAL STATUS OF LETTERS OF INTENT IN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS
DOI
10.2190/8DBD-CYK8-Q4DH-J32K
Author
JOHNNY R. PURVIS AND W. E. "BILLY" ANDREWS, III
Online Date
05/09/2002

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THE LEGAL STATUS OF LETTERS OF INTENT IN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS

JOHNNY R. PURVIS AND W. E. "BILLY" ANDREWS, III

DOI: 10.2190/8DBD-CYK8-Q4DH-J32K

Abstract

This article explores the legal status of letters of intent for contracted employees in public schools from both the employee's and school district's perspective. The working of a school district's letter of intent was found to be crucial when judging whether the document is binding on either party. However, if a teacher returns a negative response regarding continuation of employment, school officials should use the negative letter of intent as a prelude to formally receiving a letter of resignation or give a notice of nonrenewal, the reason being the teacher's expressed intent not to return to the previously held position.

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