Mount Adams School District v. Cook

— William Cook completed the course work required to renew his teaching certification, but did not have a certificate on the first day of school as required by his contract. The Mount Adams School District (the District) terminated Mr. Cook. Mr. Cook sought arbitration, but the District sought declaratory relief in superior court. The court granted the District’s motion for summary judgment concluding that Mr. Cook’s teaching contract was invalid by operation of law and enjoined Mr. Cook from proceeding with arbitration. Mr. Cook appeals contending the court erred by (1) deciding this issue…