Complete this online form to request a state agency retirement letter. On January 15, 2025, a new governor will take office.The decision to leave state service can be a hard one. It is recommended to send a resignation letter to your employer indicating your last day in paid status. Use a retirement resignation letter template to inform your employer that you plan to leave the workforce. A retirement letter is a letter you can submit to your employer to formally announce your retirement and your intention to resign from your position. By completing this fillable form, you can officially submit your resignation or retirement notice directly to our Human Resources department. Include the following in the resignation letter: The date of separation for payroll purposes and, if different, the last actual working day. Note: Unused sick leave not cashed out is eligible for transfer to another Washington state school district, under the terms of state law. After thinking carefully, I have decided to submit my resignation letter to take early retirement.