Board of Education v. Garner

HAYES, Judge.

This appeal arises out of a judgment of the Russell Circuit Court which held that appellants, the Russell County Board of Education and its members, had exceeded their authority in reducing the salary of appellee, Melvin Garner, without the recommendation of the superintendent. As a result of this action, the court awarded Garner $2,148.00 and declared that Garner was not to be reduced in salary for the 1976-1977 school year. Appellants contend that their actions were proper and legal. This court, however, disagrees and affirms the judgment of the trial court.

On May 13, 1976,…