Geib v. Triway Local School District Board of Education

Francis E. Sweeney, Sr., J.

We are asked to decide whether a board of education’s statement describing the circumstances behind its decision not to renew a limited teaching contract satisfies R.C. 3319.11(G)(2) when it incorporates by reference prior evaluation reports and appraisals. We find that compliance with R.C. 3319.11(G)(2) requires a board of education to expressly state the reasons for nonrenewal and that reference to deficiencies cited in past reports is insufficient. Since the board did not comply with this mandate, we reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and award…