Swanson v. Board of Education

The primary issue addressed in this appeal is the procedural scope of the public hearing afforded a principal facing demotion and reduction in salary. Swanson, plaintiff, argues “public hearing” means “evidentiary hearing.” The board of education, defendant, argues “public hearing” means “opportunity to be heard in a public forum.” The trial court found the public hearing Swanson received pursuant to section 10 — 23.8b of the School Code was inadequate. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 122, par. 10 — 23.8b.) It ordered the defendant (board) to conduct another hearing. Swanson then asked for a…