School Bd. of City of Norfolk v. Wescott

Celestine Wescott was employed as a security guard at Granby High School by the School Board of the City of Norfolk (the School Board) during the 1994-95 school year. On November 16, 1994, Michael J. Caprio, the principal of Granby High School, suspended Wescott pending final action on his recommendation that her employment be terminated. Following an administrative hearing, the deputy superintendent of schools concurred in Caprio’s recommendation and, on December 15, 1994, the School Board approved Wescott’s termination, effective November 17, 1994.

Wescott filed a bill of complaint against…