Teachers' contracts; continuation; notice of termination or nonrenewal, when; change of terms

76-11a05. Teachers' contracts; continuation; notice of termination or nonrenewal, when; change of terms. All contracts of employment of teachers shall be deemed to continue for the next succeeding school year unless written notice of termination or nonrenewal is served as provided in this section. Written notice to terminate a contract may be served by the state board upon any teacher prior to the time the contract has been completed, and written notice of intention to nonrenew a contract shall be served by the state board upon any teacher on or before May 1. A teacher shall give written notice to the state board that the teacher does not desire continuation of the contract on or before May 15. Terms of a contract may be changed at any time by mutual consent of both the teacher and the state board. History: L. 1987, ch. 360, § 4; L. 2003, ch. 52, § 3; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026