Adams v. City of Dothan Bd. of Educ.

Christopher Adams was formerly a ninth grade student at Dothan High School. On October 18, 1984 Christopher admitted to Richard Grisby, administrative assistant at Dothan High School, that he had brought alcohol onto the school campus. On October 24, 1984, and after a hearing, the Dothan City School Board (Board) voted to expel Christopher for the remainder of the school year. The Board, however, granted Christopher the right to apply for reinstatement after the year expired.

Christopher Adams and his father, Charles Adams, as father and next friend, filed a petition in juvenile court pursuant…