Smith v. Greene

Dale Smith, appellant, held a “probationary faculty appointment” with Washington State Community College District No. 17. He brought suit against the officers and trustees of the district, respondents herein, alleging errors in their denial of tenure to him. Respondents’ motion for summary judgment was granted by the Superior Court.

In his appeal, appellant raises five issues: (1) whether appellant had a legitimate claim of entitlement to continued employment sufficient to invoke due process protections; (2) whether a statutory requirement of “reasonable consideration” by the board of trustees…