Cooper v. Fair Dismissal Appeals Board

Petitioner appeals from a decision of the Fair Dismissal Appeals Board affirming his dismissal as a teacher by the Banks School District No. 13. He had been employed by the district since 1962, teaching primarily courses in woodworking and drafting. Several years ago petitioner also taught a course in geography. Preregistration for the school year 1976-77 indicated a substantial decrease in enrollment for the woodworking and drafting courses, and as a consequence the district decided to eliminate the courses and petitioner’s position. Petitioner was then terminated under ORS 342.865(l)(j)…