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The Boise School District encourages eligible employees who plan to retire or resign before the next school year to submit their notice early. The purpose of the early notification stipend has been to support staffing and planning for the upcoming school year. Please see details below regarding Certified and Administrative Employees and Classified Employees.
The 2025–26 school year will be the final year that the District offers the Early Notice stipend.
The 2025–26 school year will be the final year that the District offers the Early Notice stipend.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Click the button below that corresponds to your position to access the correct Early Notice Stipend Packet.
Please turn in both completed forms together to make sure you are eligible for the stipend.
Early Notice of Retirement/Resignation Stipend Form – Fill this out, whether you’re retiring or resigning.
Retirement Form OR Resignation Form – Complete just one of these, depending on your situation.
Deadline
Deadline
The stipend application must be received by Human Resources by 4:00 PM on Monday, February 2, 2026. Extensions will not be granted.
Submit to:
Human Resources
Attn: Susan Higley
Fax: 208-854-4010
You will receive an email confirmation within 48 business hours of submitting your forms.
Certified Employees & Administrators
Certified Employees & Administrators
Certified Employees and Administrators who work half-time (0.5 FTE) or greater, and who plan to retire or resign from the Boise School District at the end of their 2025-26 year contract, may apply for the $1,000 Early Notice Stipend.
By applying for the Early Notice Stipend, Certified Employees and Administrators agree to the following:
This process is voluntary and the employee's choice.
The employee is a certificated employee eligible to receive a Standard Teacher’s or Administrator’s Contract for the 2026-27 school year.
The employee will remain in active employment through the end of their 2025–26 contract.
If under renewable contract rights:
The employee understands by submitting this form, they are waiving their renewable contract rights as outlined in Idaho Code 33-515.
Once approved, the employee's decision is final and cannot be changed (except in certain “special circumstances” outlined in the Negotiated Agreement Article II, O. If a special circumstance occurs before May 8, 2026, they may return to their position if it’s available—or the District will place them in another qualified role).
The employee's Retirement or Resignation will be announced at the April school board meeting.
If PERSI-eligible and planning to retire:
The employee has contacted PERSI and understands their retirement benefits (including income and health benefits).
The employee understands their monthly contract pay for the 2025-26 school year will continue through their last scheduled pay date.
Classified Employees
Classified Employees
Classified employees who are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, and who plan to retire or resign from the Boise School District at the end of their 2025-26 employment calendar year may apply for the $500 Early Notice Stipend.
By applying for the Early Notice Stipend, Classified employees agree to the following:
The process is voluntary and the employee's choice.
The employee will remain in active employment through the end of their 2025–26 employment calendar.
The employee understands they will not be eligible for any position, full-time or part-time, in the Boise School District, except as a substitute, for the 2026-27 school year.
Once approved, the employee's decision is final and cannot be changed unless there is a special circumstance, as determined by the District (if a special circumstance occurs before May 8, 2026, the employee may return to work, but there is no guarantee they will return to their former position or placement on the salary schedule).
The employee's Retirement or Resignation will be announced at the April school board meeting.
If PERSI-eligible and planning to retire:
The employee has contacted PERSI and understands their retirement benefits (including income and health benefits).
The employee understands their monthly pay for the 2025-26 school year will continue through their last scheduled pay date.
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