Linstad v. Sitka School District

OPINION

COMPTON, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Evie Linstad was a tenured special education teacher employed by the Sitka School District. She appeals a decision of the superior court affirming, on de novo review, the District’s decision to not retain her for incompetency. We affirm.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Terry Coon was the principal of the school at which Linstad taught. He believed that her teaching was deficient. In September 1989 he formulated an “Individual Assistance Plan” for Linstad. This plan identified specific areas in which Linstad’s teaching was deficient and set forth specific…