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- Title: Joann Robinson v. Joint School District #
- Author : Supreme Court of Idaho No. 12593
- Release Date : January 14, 1979
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 67 KB
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The underlying issue here is the extent to which the statutory provisions affecting teachers' contracts become integrated into the contract itself. The ultimate question which we decide is whether JoAnn Robinson, a grade school teacher in Soda Springs, Idaho, for almost seven years and by I.C. § 33-1212 thus vested with the right to an automatic renewal of contract, was entitled to go to a trial because of the manner in which she was terminated from her teacher's position. On December 10, 1974, she received a letter from her principal stating that in view of certain observed problems he had no alternative but to place her on probation until April 15, 1975. At that time, the letter continued, we will review your progress and make a decision as to your continuing employment. The letter suggested several persons that Mrs. Robinson could consult for advice on how to become a more effective teacher. The principal apparently met with her once during the Christmas vacation. The district superintendent visited her classroom once in January of 1975, and the principal visited on March 13. Six days later, on March 19, 1975, the superintendent notified her that the board of trustees would not renew her contract for the coming year. The reasons given for nonrenewal were: (1) an inability to communicate with parents; (2) parents did not want their children in her classroom; and (3) recurring pressure on the board. Mrs. Robinson requested and received a hearing before the board on May 13. The board affirmed the decision and she was not rehired.