Hyde v. Wellpinit School District No. 49

—The appellant, C. Ed Hyde, appeals the dismissal of his action challenging the nonrenewal of his contract as a principal with the respondent, Wellpinit School District No. 49.

In June 1977, Mr. Hyde, a teacher and administrator for 18 years, was employed as a principal for the Wellpinit School District No. 49 (the District) for the 1977-78 school year. Initially, Mr. Hyde enjoyed the confidence of the district superintendent, Jess Cruzen, who reported in November 1977 that he was "working well in all areas." In mid-April 1978, Mr. Cruzen approached him about his salary for the next year and…