Hamilton v. Telfair County School District

I disagree with the affirmance of the trial court’s judgment. Therefore, I respectfully dissent.

1. Appellant Susan Hamilton, an educator with 28% years of experience, was notified in April 1993 that she was being reassigned from her position as assistant principal/vocational director at Telfair County High School to the position of principal of Telfair Alternative Center, the county’s alternative school. Viewing the personnel move as a demotion under OCGA § 20-2-943 (a) (2) (C)2 and being a teacher certificated by the Professional Standards Commission who had accepted at least four…