Board approves $1,000 early-retirement incentive for certificated employees who file by May 8

The Simi Valley Unified Board approved an Early Retirement Incentive program April 28. Mr. Houghton presented the proposal: certificated employees who submit their retirement paperwork by May 8, 2015, will receive $1,000. Staff said the program is intended to provide advance notice of retirements and help staffing and planning for the coming school year.

Trustees asked for clarification about eligibility and timing; staff confirmed that employees who do not file by May 8 would not be eligible for the $1,000 payment. The board moved (Sandlin) and seconded (Collins) the item and approved it by roll-call vote. Trustees directed staff to notify employees promptly about the deadline using district communications.

The action was presented as an item on the action calendar and recorded by roll call; no additional implementation dates beyond the filing deadline were provided in the meeting record.