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*Important Announcement for Teachers Resigning During the School Year*

Effective December 1, 2020, FWISD will consider requests from teachers to be released from their Chapter 21 teacher contract during the school year upon the District finding a suitable replacement for the position. Until such time as a suitable replacement is found for the requesting teacher, the resignation will not be accepted. Teachers who separate from the District without written acceptance of their resignation may be reported to the Texas Education Agency for breaking their contract without good cause as outlined in Texas Education Code Chapter 21.  

If you have a designation through the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), i.e., Master, Exemplary, or Recognized Teacher you must remain in continuous employment with FWISD through the last check in July in order to receive your allotment. If you have any questions, please contact Employee Performance & Evaluation at tia@fwisd.org or visit the website at the Teacher Incentive Allotment.

Fort Worth ISD now uses Frontline’s My Service Center for all employee separations. Before submitting a resignation, see ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES & REQUIREMENTS below.

How to Submit a Resignation or Retirement:

  1. Log in to the ClassLink Portal
  2. Navigate to Frontline Employee Service Center
    First-time user? To activate your account. Click Register and follow the prompts.
  3. Select My Employment Records è My Employee Resignation
  4. Complete all required fields (marked with a red asterisk)
  5. Review your Position Information
  6. Click Submit, then OK to confirm

You’ll receive a confirmation once your form is submitted. All submissions are reviewed and processed by the Talent Management team. All separations are pending approval until processed.

Additional Guidelines & Requirements

Chapter 21 Contract Employees

  • Board Policy DFE (LEGAL) and the Texas Education Code (T.E.C.) require individuals who are employed under a Chapter 21 contract to submit resignations no later than 45 days before the first day of instruction for the following school year.  Under T.E.C. Chapter  21.105(c), . 160(c),. 210(c), the State Board for Educator Certification may impose sanctions against a teacher who fails to provide proper notice to the District outlined in this section. The penalty-free deadline for resignations in 2025 is June 27, 2025.
  • Resignations submitted for the end of the school year (the last regularly scheduled workday of the employee for that school year) are accepted upon receipt by the Office of Employee Services and cannot be withdrawn without a written request to and approval by the Superintendent or designee.
  • Teachers who resign less than 45 calendar days prior to the first day of instruction, or during the school year effective during the school year, must have their resignation approved and accepted by the District prior to release from employment. Certified employees working under a Chapter 21 contract who resign and cease reporting to duty without acceptance of their resignation from the District may be reported to the Texas Education Agency for breaking their employment contract without approval from the District.
     
  • If you have a designation through the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), i.e., Master, Exemplary, or Recognized Teacher you must remain in continuous employment with FWISD through the last check in July in order to receive your allotment. If you have any questions, please contact Employee Performance & Evaluation at tia@fwisd.org or visit the website at the Teacher Incentive Allotment.

At-Will Employees

  • Board Policy DFE (LOCAL) states that the Superintendent, or designee, shall be authorized to accept the resignation of at-will employees at any time.  At-will employees are requested to provide two (2) weeks' notice prior to the employee's last workday whenever possible.

Planning for Retirement

  • Submit your retirement notice at least 60 calendar days before your retirement date so FWISD can complete all necessary documentation.
  • Visit the Retirement Information page for Q&As and TRS Resources.
  • Website: www.trs.texas.gov
  • Phone: 1-800-223-8778

After You Resign or Retire: Benefits

Additional Support & Leave Donation

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