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Anytown School District
B. Jekyll, PhD, Superintendent
Anytown, USA

Dear Maestro:

As you are aware, the Anytown School District is implementing a Reduction-in-Force. As part of this reduction, you are hereby given notice that probable cause exists that your contract for the 2008-2009 school year should not be renewed. This determination as based on the declining secondary music enrollment.

In addition, the District is anticipating an approximately $1.3 million shortfall for the 2008-2009 school year. As a result, there are insufficient funds available to support additional electives in the music program.

The Board of Directors has reviewed the recommendation of the Superintendent and determined the necessity for this reduction. Please understand that you general competency in your position was not a factor in determining probable cause.

In the event of a future vacancy, you will be considered for it under the terms of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Anytown Education Association. Please be sure to provide the Personnel Office with the address to which communications may be sent.
You have the right to request a hearing to determine whether there is sufficient cause for non-renewal of your contract by filing a request for hearing in writing with the President of Secretary of the Board of Directors within ten (10) calendar days after receiving this notice. (The District Superintendent is the Secretary of the Board.) A copy of State Law 28A.405.310, which outlines your hearing rights, is enclosed for your information. You also have a right to a direct judicial appeal pursuant to State Law 28A.405.380.

We are truly sorry that your position has been reduced, Maestro. It is out hope that another option may present itself. If so, the Personnel Office will be in touch with you immediately. If there is anything else we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

B. Jekyll, Ph.D.