Nuzum v. Board of Education

Defendant in error, Board of Education of the School District of Arnold, appeals the judgment of the district court reversing the board’s decision not to renew its probationary contract of employment with plaintiff in error, Hershel Nuzum. The board’s five assignments of error present two issues: (1) whether Nuzum resigned his position and, if not, (2) whether the board’s decision was reached in accordance with law. We reverse the judgment of the district court.

The state issued a “Nebraska Teaching Certificate,” attesting that Nuzum met the requirements for an “Administrative & Supervisory…