Resigning & Retiring Employees

Resigning from Employment

Certificated Employees:

Certificated employees under contract are required to complete the term of their contract prior to resignation. Certificated employees requesting an early release from their respective contract must indicate the reason for the early release and may not be released until a qualified replacement can be hired. Under Education Code section 44420, the Commission is authorized to suspend a teaching credential for up to one (1) year if it determines that there was no "good cause" for an employee to fail to fulfill a teaching contract for mid-contract year resignations.

Classified Employees:

Classified employees are encouraged to provide at least two (2) weeks' notice prior to resignation.

Steps to resigning/ from employment:

Submit your written notification to the Human Resources Department with the effective resignation date.
HR will email the Exit Interview Form to the employee.
Employees must return all keys, devices, materials, and any other district property to their Supervisor.

Retiring from Employment

Staff retiring from employment with LUSD must submit written notification to the Human Resources Department with the effective retirement date.

Tips for making a smooth transition into retirement:

Make an appointment with CalSTRS or CalPERS prior to submitting your retirement notices to LUSD.
Make an appointment with your HR to determine your projected health benefits as a retiree before retiring.