Legal Opinion
Gilbert v. Illinois State Board of Education
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided January 11, 2010No. 08-3678PublishedCited by 92 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WOOD, Circuit Judge.
From 1978 until July 1995, Robert Gilbert worked as a social studies teacher at Palatine High School, which was run by the Board of Education of Township High School District 211 (the “District”). While Gilbert was widely regarded for his skills in the classroom, he continually sparred with colleagues and school officials. Tired of the conflicts, the District discharged Gilbert on July 12, 1995, citing his insubordination, his acrimonious relationship with his colleagues, and his failure to complete a remediation plan.
Gilbert was convinced that the District lacked adequate…
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