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IN Code § 20-28-6-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 6. Contracts|20-28-6-8. Indefinite Contract; Established Teacher

Sec. 8. (a) An individual who:(1) serves under contract as a teacher in a public school corporation before July 1, 2012; and(2) at any time before July 1, 2012, enters into a teacher's contract for further service with the school corporation;becomes, by entering into the contract described in subdivision (2), an established teacher of the school corporation. When a contract between the school corporation and an established teacher expires by the contract's terms, the contract is considered to continue indefinitely as an indefinite contract, subject to IC 20-28-7.5.(b) An indefinite contract remains in force until the indefinite contract is:(1) replaced by a new contract signed by both parties; or(2) canceled as provided in IC 20-28-7.5.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-4-9.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.43-2010, SEC.1; P.L.90-2011, SEC.30.
IN Code § 20-28-6-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 6. Contracts|20-28-6-9. Laboratory School Teacher; Transfer to Local School Corporation; Service Credit; Indefinite Contract

Sec. 9. (a) A teacher serving under a regular contract at a laboratory school operated under IC 20-24.5-2 who is offered and accepts a position in the local school corporation that is a party to the agreement with the university operating the laboratory school is entitled to:(1) transfer to the local school corporation any years served as a regular teacher at the laboratory school; and(2) receive credit for the years in meeting the five (5) year requirement for an indefinite contract contained in section 8 of this chapter.(b) If the teacher accepting a position with the local school corporation has served as a regular teacher at the laboratory school for at least five (5) successive years, the teacher's contract with the local school corporation is an indefinite contract under section 8 of this chapter.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-4-9.1.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.218.
IN Code § 20-28-7.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 7.5. Cancellation of Teacher Contracts|20-28-7.5-1. Application; Grounds for Cancellation

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to a teacher in a school corporation (as defined in IC 20-18-2-16(a)).(b) A contract with a teacher may be canceled immediately in the manner set forth in sections 2 through 4 of this chapter for any of the following reasons:(1) Immorality.(2) Insubordination, which means a willful refusal to obey the state school laws or reasonable rules adopted for the governance of the school building or the school corporation.(3) Incompetence, including:(A) for probationary teachers, receiving an ineffective designation on a performance evaluation or receiving two (2) consecutive improvement necessary ratings on a performance evaluation under IC 20-28-11.5; or(B) for any teacher, receiving an ineffective designation on two (2) consecutive performance evaluations or an ineffective designation or improvement necessary rating under IC 20-28-11.5 for three (3) years of any five (5) year period.(4) Neglect of duty.(5) A conviction of an offense listed in IC 20-28-5-8(c).(6) Other good or just cause.(c) In addition to the reasons set forth in subsection (b), a probationary teacher's contract may be canceled for any reason relevant to the school corporation's interest in the manner set forth in sections 2 through 4 of this chapter.(d) After June 30, 2012, the cancellation of teacher's contracts due to a justifiable decrease in the number of teaching positions shall be determined on the basis of performance rather than seniority. In cases where teachers are placed in the same performance category, any of the items in IC 20-28-9-1.5(b) may be considered.(e) Only the governing body may terminate, cancel, or otherwise refuse to renew a contract of a superintendent or assistant superintendent. Notice of the contract cancellation or the refusal to renew the individual's contract must be provided in the manner provided in IC 20-28-8-3(a).As added by P.L.90-2011, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.286-2013, SEC.87; P.L.233-2015, SEC.208; P.L.239-2015, SEC.4.
IN Code § 20-28-7.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 7.5. Cancellation of Teacher Contracts|20-28-7.5-3. Governing Body Action

Sec. 3. At the first public meeting following a private conference with:(1) the governing body under section 2(f) of this chapter; or(2) the superintendent under section 2(b) of this chapter, if no conference with the governing body is requested;the governing body may cancel a contract with a teacher by a majority vote evidenced by a signed statement in the minutes of the board. The decision of the governing body is final.As added by P.L.90-2011, SEC.31.
IN Code § 20-28-7.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 7.5. Cancellation of Teacher Contracts|20-28-7.5-4. Suspension Pending Cancellation of Contract

Sec. 4. Pending a final decision on the cancellation of a teacher's contract, the teacher may be suspended from duty.As added by P.L.90-2011, SEC.31.
IN Code § 20-28-7.5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 7.5. Cancellation of Teacher Contracts|20-28-7.5-5. Extension of Time Periods

Sec. 5. The time periods set out in section 2 of this chapter shall be extended for a reasonable period:(1) when a teacher or school official is ill or absent from the school corporation; or(2) for other reasonable cause.As added by P.L.90-2011, SEC.31.
IN Code § 20-28-7.5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 7.5. Cancellation of Teacher Contracts|20-28-7.5-6. Continuation of Contract

Sec. 6. A contract entered into by a teacher and a school employer continues in force on the same terms and for the same wages, unless increased under IC 20-28-9-1.5, for the next school term following the date of the contract's termination unless one (1) of the following occurs:(1) The school corporation refuses continuation of the contract under this chapter.(2) The teacher delivers in person or by registered or certified mail to the school corporation the teacher's written resignation.(3) The contract is replaced by another contract agreed to by the parties.As added by P.L.90-2011, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.286-2013, SEC.88.
IN Code § 20-28-7.5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 7.5. Cancellation of Teacher Contracts|20-28-7.5-7. Effect of Chapter

Sec. 7. (a) This chapter shall be construed to:(1) limit the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement negotiated under IC 20-29; and(2) prohibit the negotiation of contracts that violate the requirements of this chapter and IC 20-28-9-21 through IC 20-28-9-22.(b) This chapter prohibits a school employer and an exclusive representative (as defined in IC 20-29-2-9) from collectively bargaining contracts that alter the requirements of this chapter and IC 20-28-9-21 through IC 20-28-9-22.(c) This chapter shall be construed to prohibit a school employer and an exclusive representative from mutually agreeing to binding arbitration concerning teacher dismissals.As added by P.L.90-2011, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.210.
IN Code § 20-28-7.5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 7.5. Cancellation of Teacher Contracts|20-28-7.5-8. Void Contract; Teacher Bound by Previous Contract to Teach in Public School

Sec. 8. (a) This section does not apply to an individual who works at a conversion charter school (as defined in IC 20-24-1-5) for purposes of the individual's employment with the school corporation that sponsored the conversion charter school.(b) A contract between a school corporation and a teacher is void if the teacher, at the time of signing the contract, is bound by a previous contract to teach in a public school and the contract is entered into at any time during the school year or less than fourteen (14) days before the day on which the teacher must report for work at that school. However, another contract may be signed by the teacher that will be effective if the teacher:(1) furnishes the principal a release by the first employer; or(2) shows proof that thirty (30) days written notice was delivered by the teacher to the first employer.(c) A principal may request from a teacher, at the time of contracting, a written statement as to whether the teacher has signed another teaching contract. However, the teacher's failure to provide the statement is not a cause for subsequently voiding the contract.As added by P.L.90-2011, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.43-2014, SEC.4; P.L.233-2015, SEC.211; P.L.179-2016, SEC.10.
IN Code § 20-28-8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 8. Contracts With School Administrators|20-28-8-1. School Principal's and Administrative Assistant's Contracts

Sec. 1. A school corporation may provide in the contract of a principal or of any of the principal's administrative assistants compensation for services performed for a time, either before or after the school term, as considered necessary by the governing body.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-4-17.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
IN Code § 20-28-8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 8. Contracts With School Administrators|20-28-8-2. School Principal's and Assistant Principal's Contracts; Conditions

Sec. 2. A contract of employment shall be entered into between the governing body of the school corporation and a principal or assistant principal subject to the following conditions:(1) The basic contract must be the regular teacher's contract as prescribed by the secretary of education.(2) This subdivision applies to contracts entered into or renewed after June 30, 2019. The initial contract must be for a term of at least one (1) year and not more than three (3) years. However, a contract may be extended for not more than an additional three (3) years beyond the term of the original contract.(3) The contract may be altered, modified, or rescinded in favor of a new contract at any time by mutual consent of the governing body of the school corporation and the principal or assistant principal, if the contract, when reduced to writing, is consistent with this chapter.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-4-17.1.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.152-2019, SEC.1; P.L.43-2021, SEC.92.
IN Code § 20-28-8-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 8. Contracts With School Administrators|20-28-8-2.5. Limitations Regarding Payments to Buy Out School Principal or Assistant Principal Contracts

Sec. 2.5. Unless a provision in a contract between the governing body of a school corporation and a principal or an assistant principal entered into or renewed before July 1, 2019, provides otherwise, the governing body of a school corporation may not pay to a principal or an assistant principal, to buy out a contract entered into between the governing body and the principal or assistant principal, an amount that exceeds an amount equal to the principal's or assistant principal's salary for any one (1) year under the contract. The principal's or assistant principal's salary under this section does not include benefits or any other forms of compensation that the principal or assistant principal receives as payment under the contract other than the principal's or assistant principal's salary.As added by P.L.152-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 20-28-8-2.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 8. Contracts With School Administrators|20-28-8-2.7. Assistant Superintendent Contracts

Sec. 2.7. For a contract entered into or renewed after June 30, 2019, an initial contract entered into between the governing body of a school corporation and an assistant superintendent must be for a term of at least one (1) year and not more than three (3) years. However, a contract may be extended for not more than an additional three (3) years beyond the term of the original contract.As added by P.L.152-2019, SEC.3.
IN Code § 20-28-8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 8. Contracts With School Administrators|20-28-8-3. Assistant Superintendent, Principal, and Assistant Principal Contracts; Renewal or Refusal to Renew; Written Notice

Sec. 3. (a) Before March 1 of the year during which the contract of an assistant superintendent, a principal, or an assistant principal is due to expire, the governing body of the school corporation, or an attorney acting at the direction of the governing body, shall give written notice of renewal or refusal to renew the individual's contract for the ensuing school year.(b) This section does not prevent the modification or termination of a contract by mutual agreement of the assistant superintendent, the principal, or the assistant principal and the governing body.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-4-17.2.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.253-2013, SEC.2; P.L.233-2015, SEC.212; P.L.239-2015, SEC.5; P.L.118-2016, SEC.13.
IN Code § 20-28-8-3.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 8. Contracts With School Administrators|20-28-8-3.5. Limitations Regarding Payment to Buy Out Assistant Superintendent Contracts

Sec. 3.5. Unless a provision in a contract between the governing body of a school corporation and an assistant superintendent entered into or renewed before July 1, 2019, provides otherwise, the governing body of a school corporation may not pay to an assistant superintendent to buy out a contract entered into between the governing body and the assistant superintendent an amount that exceeds an amount equal to the lesser of:(1) the assistant superintendent's salary for any one (1) year under the contract; or(2) two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).An assistant superintendent's salary under subdivision (1) does not include benefits or any other forms of compensation that the assistant superintendent receives as payment under the contract other than the assistant superintendent's salary.As added by P.L.152-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 20-28-8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 8. Contracts With School Administrators|20-28-8-4. Written Preliminary Notice That Governing Body Considering Not Renewing Contract; Private Conference

Sec. 4. (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.
IN Code § 20-28-8-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 8. Contracts With School Administrators|20-28-8-5. Consideration of Statewide Assessment Test Scores in Evaluation of Principal's Performance

Sec. 5. The evaluation of a principal's performance may not be based wholly on the statewide assessment program test scores of the students enrolled at the principal's school. However, the statewide assessment program test scores of the students enrolled at a principal's school may be considered as one (1) of the factors in the evaluation of the principal's overall performance at the school.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-4-17.7.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.242-2017, SEC.20.
IN Code § 20-28-8-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 8. Contracts With School Administrators|20-28-8-6. Superintendent Contracts

Sec. 6. (a) A contract entered into by a governing body and its superintendent is subject to the following conditions:(1) If the superintendent holds a license under IC 20-28-5, the basic contract must be in the form of the regular teacher's contract.(2) The contract may be altered or rescinded for a new one at any time by mutual consent of the governing body and the superintendent. The consent of both parties must be in writing and must be expressed in a manner consistent with this section and section 7 of this chapter.(3) If the superintendent holds a license under IC 20-28-5, the rights of a superintendent as a teacher under any other law are not affected by the contract. However, if a right of a superintendent as a teacher under any other law conflicts with the conditions under subsection (b), subsection (b) governs.(4) For a contract entered into or renewed after June 30, 2017, the conditions set forth under subsection (b).(b) This subsection applies to contracts entered into or renewed after June 30, 2017. A contract entered into by a governing body and its superintendent is subject to the following conditions:(1) The contract must be for a term of at least one (1) year and not more than three (3) years. However, a contract may be extended for not more than an additional five (5) years beyond the term of the original contract.(2) If the contract contains a provision that establishes an amount the governing body must pay to the superintendent to buy out the contract, the amount may not be more than an amount equal to the lesser of:(A) the superintendent's salary for any one (1) year under the contract; or(B) two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).A superintendent's salary under clause (A) does not include benefits or any other forms of compensation that the superintendent receives as payment under the contract other than the superintendent's salary.(c) This subsection applies to a governing body in which at least one (1) member is elected. After June 30, 2021, a governing body may not enter into a contract with a superintendent under this section on or after the date of the election for one (1) or more members of the governing body until January 1 of the year immediately following the year of the election. However, this subsection does not apply if the membership of the governing body does not change as a result of the particular election.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-4-18.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.167-2013, SEC.6; P.L.233-2015, SEC.213; P.L.208-2017, SEC.3; P.L.155-2020, SEC.12.
IN Code § 20-28-8-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 8. Contracts With School Administrators|20-28-8-7. Superintendent's Contract; Termination

Sec. 7. A superintendent's contract terminates on the following dates and under the following conditions only:(1) On any date, if the governing body and the superintendent mutually consent.(2) Before the expiration date set forth in the contract, if the governing body terminates the contract:(A) for cause under a statute that sets forth causes for dismissal of teachers, if the superintendent is licensed under IC 20-28-5; or(B) for:(i) immorality;(ii) misconduct in office;(iii) incompetency; or(iv) willful neglect of duty;if the superintendent is not licensed under IC 20-28-5.However, the governing body must give the superintendent proper notice and, if the superintendent requests a hearing at least ten (10) days before the termination, must grant the superintendent a hearing at an official meeting of the governing body.(3) On the expiration date set forth in the contract, if the governing body not later than January 1 of the year in which the contract expires gives notice to the superintendent in writing, delivered in person or by registered mail.(4) On the expiration date set forth in the contract, if the superintendent not later than January 1 of the year in which the contract expires gives proper notice in writing to the governing body.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-4-19.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.167-2013, SEC.7.
IN Code § 20-28-8-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 8. Contracts With School Administrators|20-28-8-9. Director of Special Education; Compensation for Services Before or After School Term

Sec. 9. A managing body may provide in the contract of a local director compensation for services performed for a time, either before or after the school term, as considered necessary by the managing body.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-4-22.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
IN Code § 20-28-8-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 8. Contracts With School Administrators|20-28-8-10. Director of Special Education; Conditions for Employment Contract

Sec. 10. A contract of employment shall be entered into between the managing body and a local director subject to the following conditions:(1) The basic contract must be the regular teacher's contract as prescribed by the secretary of education.(2) The minimum term of the initial contract must be the equivalent of two (2) school years.(3) The contract may be altered, modified, or rescinded in favor of a new contract at any time by mutual consent of the managing body and the local director if the written contract is consistent with this chapter.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-4-23.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.43-2021, SEC.93.
IN Code § 20-28-8-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 28. School Teachers|Chapter 8. Contracts With School Administrators|20-28-8-11. Director of Special Education; Expiration of Contract; Reinstatement; Modification or Termination

Sec. 11. (a) Before February 1 of the year during which the contract of a local director is due to expire, the managing body, or an employee at the direction of the managing body, shall give written notice of renewal or refusal to renew the local director's contract for the ensuing school year.(b) This section does not prevent the modification or termination of a contract by mutual agreement of the local director and the managing body.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-4-24.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.215.