Howell v. Alabama State Tenure Commission

This is a teacher tenure case.

The Board of School Commissioners of Mobile County notified Atha Lee Howell, a tenured teacher, of the proposed cancellation of her teaching contract for the remainder of the 1979-80 school year. This notice followed a recommendation of the teacher's principal, the superintendent, and the Central Appeals Committee that Howell's contract be terminated due to her insubordination in refusing to attend a fall enrichment program.

A hearing took place on February 13, 1980 before the School Board to consider the charge. After due consideration, the School Board decided…