Moore v. Board of Education

OPINION OF THE COURT

Petitioner Joan Moore was initially hired by respondent Board of Education, Smithtown Central School District (hereinafter the District) in 1974 as a part-time communications arts teacher. At the time of her initial appointment, she was provisionally certified to teach nursery school through the sixth grade and, in the subject area of English, the seventh through twelfth grade. As of September 1, 1978, petitioner attained permanent certification in those areas.

Petitioner continued as a part-time communications arts teacher until June 30, 1977. She was thereafter offered a…