Gibson v. Board of Education of Jackson County

McDonald, judge.

The appellant, Franklin L. Gibson, taught special education at the Jackson County *674High School during the 1987-88 school year under a limited contract. This was Gibson’s first year as a teacher with any system. Sometime in March, 1988, Gibson was informed that his contract would not be renewed for the following school year. At that time Gibson was not too concerned about the notice as he was informed by other teachers and the superintendent that all teachers on limited contracts received such notices.

In July Gibson learned that the superintendent did not intend to renew his…