Wesockes v. Powers School District No. 31

This is a teacher dismissal case. Petitioner appeals from a decision of the Fair Dismissal Appeals Board (Board) dismissing his appeal for lack of jurisdiction. He argues that, at the time he was dismissed, he had attained “permanent” teacher status and was entitled to appeal to the Board. We affirm.

Petitioner was hired by the Powers School District (District) in August, 1978, for the 1978-79 school year. His contract was renewed for the 1979-80 and 1980-81 school years. On April 1, 1981, the District renewed petitioner’s contract for a fourth year. On May 19, 1981, five days before the…