Smith v. Caddo Parish School Board

11 Charles P. Smith, a tenured teacher, appeals the district court’s affirmation of his dismissal by the Caddo Parish School Board (CPSB), following a tenure hearing conducted under La. R.S. 17:443.

The issue in this appeal is whether the CPSB violated Smith’s right in refusing to grant a continuance of his scheduled tenure hearing.1

The hearing was conducted without Smith’s presence on October 8, 2007. Smith’s counsel was present at all times during the proceedings.

After a full judicial hearing, the trial court affirmed the CPSB ruling.

This appeal followed. We now affirm.

Reasons for Judgment

Aft…