Cook v. Board of Education

HAYES, Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Carter Circuit Court holding that appellant had not suffered a “reduction in salary” under KRS 161.760(2) and was thus not entitled to the notice scheme provided by that section. Appellant’s claim was dismissed with prejudice and he appeals, asserting that KRS 161.760(2) is applicable to the case.

The trial court found that appellant was employed as “head teacher” of Lawton Elementary School during the 1974-1975 school year. The position of head teacher required that appellant assume responsibilities in addition to those of a classroom…