23-2. Appointed Tenured Teacher

23-2.1. Dismissal for Cause. 

The BOARD may dismiss appointed tenured teachers for cause in accordance with Section 34-85 of the Illinois School Code and BOARD policies and procedures, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

23-2.2. Displacement, Lay Off or Honorable Termination. 

The BOARD may displace, lay off or honorably terminate appointed tenured teachers during or at the end of the school year in accordance with the law and BOARD policies and procedures, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

23-2.3. Reappointment with Tenure. 

Formerly tenured teachers who lost tenure after resignation (excluding resignation in lieu of termination for cause) or honorable dismissal from their position shall be granted tenure upon reappointment to a teacher position under the following circumstances:

1. When the former tenured teacher is reappointed to a teacher position within one (1) calendar year from the effective date of their resignation (excluding resignation in lieu of termination for cause);
2. when the former tenured teacher lost tenure by accepting a position as an educational support personnel, a certificated administrator, an assistant principal or an interim or contract principal and they are reappointed to a teacher position without a break in service to the Board of Education; and
3. when the former tenured teacher is reappointed to a teacher position within two (2) calendar years of their honorable dismissal. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to guarantee reappointment to a teacher position or to alter the status of employees, including formerly tenured teachers, employed as an educational support personnel employee, a certificated administrator, an assistant principal or an interim or contract principal.