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Superintendent’s
Circular
School Year 2023-2024
NUMBER:
HRS-PP08
DATE:
September 1, 2023
INCENTIVE FOR EARLY NOTIFICATION OF TERMINATION
FOR BOSTON TEACHERS UNION — TEACHERS UNIT
This policy circular only applies to School Year 2023-2024.
To assist hiring for the 2024-2025 school year, the Boston Public
Schools is offering a one-time incentive for early notification of
termination to members of the BTU Teachers Union.
1. An individual must be a permanent BTU teacher, have a
minimum of ten (10) years of continuous service in the
Boston Public Schools, and must meet the minimum age
requirement of fifty-five (55) years.
2. Eligible employees presently on paid or unpaid leave of
absence can apply by completing the online application for
Incentive for Early Notification of Termination and
submitting it to the Office of Human Capital (application link
located below).
3. A Separation Agreement must be completed in order for the
Office of Human Capital to accept the application in full.
Once the application is accepted in full, it is binding on both
parties and irrevocable.
4. Applicants understand that the termination must be
effective between June 30, 2024 and August 31, 2024.
5. Applicants will be ineligible for hire into full-time positions
at Boston Public Schools for the school year 2024-2025.
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6. Applicants further understand that:
a. They will not be eligible for unemployment
compensation, and
b. Acceptance of this incentive shall not affect any rights
of a member under the Teacher Retirement Law.
7. Applications must be filed with the Office of Human Capital
by the close of business on Friday, January 5, 2024. If
accepted, a one-time payment of $1,500 will be made by
Friday, February 16, 2024.
8. Individuals planning to retire must also file an “Intent to
Retire” form with the City of Boston Retirement Board. The
incentive application does not replace this process. Please
note that pursuant to Retirement Board policy, an individual
cannot file an “Intent to Retire” more than forty-five (45)
days before the retirement date.
9. BTU/Teachers Unit employees wishing to apply for this
incentive for early notification of termination must submit
the following Google form to the Office of Human Capital:
Application for Incentive for Early Notification of Termination
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT DATES AND DEADLINES
Application Deadline Payment
Friday, January 5, 2024 Friday, February 16, 2024
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For more information about this circular, contact:
Name: Employee Services
Department: Office of Human Capital
Mailing Address: 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Fax: 617-635-7957
Email: employeeservices@bostonpublicschools.org
Mary Skipper, Superintendent