Letters of Intent

Letters of Intent are not legally binding. They are simply to let your principal know what you intend to do so they can plan staffing for the next school year.

Unless you have accepted another position and have a signed contract, your intent is to return to your current position for the next school year. If your circumstances change and you are offered your dream job, you can notify your principal that you are not returning after you have solidified that job offer.

If you are not tenured, DO NOT mark that you are not returning unless you have an offer of another position, in writing, or you are 100% certain your circumstances are changing and you will not be returning for the next school year. You do not want to be non-renewed because you mark that you do not intend to return.

If you mark that you plan to leave the district, you must give a written 30-calendar day notice. Do not submit a resignation letter that has your last day prior to the end of the school year. MNEA members can contact MNEA Leadership or TEA UniServ for guidance on resigning so you are not held in breach of contract. For more information, go here.

If you have question about letters of intent, are being pressured to mark that you are not returning, or are being asked by your administrator to submit a letter of resignation, please email info@mnea.com for assistance.