Powell v. Board of Education

This case of first impression arises under article 24A of the School Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 122, par. 24A — 1 et seq.), more particularly section 24A — 5. We are required to decide what, if any, role remains under article 24A, effective September 25, 1985, for the school board in remediation for unsatisfactory teachers, and discharge of such teachers if remediation fails. The applicable statute, section 24A — 5, provides in relevant part:

“§24A— 5. Content of evaluation plans. Each school district to which this Article applies shall establish a teacher evaluation plan which ensures…