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R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-13-1. “Teacher” defined
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The term “teacher” as used in this chapter means every person for whose position a certificate issued by the department of elementary and secondary education is required by law.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-13-2. Annual contract basis — Automatic continuation
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(a) Teaching service shall be on the basis of an annual contract, except as hereinafter provided, and the contract shall be deemed to be continuous unless the governing body of the schools shall notify the teacher, in writing, on or before March 1, that the contract for the ensui…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-13-3. Probationary period — Tenure after probation
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(a) Three (3) annual contracts within five (5) successive school years shall be considered evidence of satisfactory teaching and shall constitute a probationary period. Teachers who complete the probationary period shall be considered in continuous service and shall not be subjec…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-13-4. Statement of cause for dismissal — Hearing — Appeals — Arbitration
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(a) The statement of cause for dismissal shall be given to the teacher, in writing, by the governing body of the schools. The teacher may, within fifteen (15) days of the notification, request, in writing, a hearing before the school committee or school board. The hearing shall b…
