161.760 Notice of salary to be paid to teacher -- Increases -- Reductions in
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responsibility.
(1)The superintendent of schools shall give notice not later than forty-five
(45)days
before the first student attendance day of the succeeding school year or June 15,
whichever occurs earlier, to each teacher who holds a contract valid for the
succeeding school year, stating the best estimate as to the salary to be paid the
teacher during the year. The salary shall not be lower than the salary paid during the
preceding school year, unless the reduction is a part of a uniform plan affecting all
teachers in the entire district, or unless there is a reduction of responsibilities.
Nothing herein shall prevent increases of salary after the superintendent's annual
notice has been given. All teachers who refuse assignment shall notify the
superintendent in writing not later than thirty
(30)days before the first student
attendance day of the school year.
(2)Transfer or change in appointment of teachers later than thirty
(30)days before the
first student attendance day of the school year shall be made only to fill vacancies
created by illness, death, or resignations; to reduce or increase personnel because of
a shift in school population; to make personnel adjustments after consolidation or
merger; or to assign personnel according to their certification pursuant to KRS
161.010 to 161.120 provided, in the latter instance, that the teacher was appointed
to a position outside his or her field of certification in the previous year.
(3)Reduction of responsibility for a teacher may be accompanied by a corresponding
reduction in salary provided that written notification stating the specific reason for
the reduction shall be furnished to the teacher not later than ninety
(90)days before
the first student attendance day of the school year or May 15, whichever occurs
earlier.
(4)Employment of a teacher, under either a limited or a continuing contract, is
employment in the school district only and not in a particular position or school.