BP4117.1 Certificated Personnel Retirement Retirement from Service Any certificated employee who is a member of the State Teachersí Retirement System may retire from service at the employeeís option upon written application to the State Teachers Retirement Board under provisions of Education Code 23901. Employees should notify the Superintendent of their intention to retire as soon as possible so that a suitable replacement may be found. Notice must be given by April 1 preceding the intended year of retirement. Retirement for Disability Any certificated employee may retire for disability under the terms and conditions of Education Code 23902 et seq. Retirement Age There shall be no compulsory retirement age. Legal Reference: Education Code 22000 et seq. State Teachersí Retirement System 24200 Retirement allowance options 44907 Effect of Retirement 44956 Rights of terminated permanent employee Adopted: 5-11-88 Revised: