Schaaf v. Eugene School District No. 4J

In February of 1974 petitioners, administrative employes of the respondent school district, were notified that their employment would be terminated at the end of the school year because of an “administrative reorganization plan.” Petitioners promptly requested a hearing before the Fair Dismissal Appeals Board. The Board held that they were not entitled, under the terms of the Fair Dismissal Law, ORS 342.805 et seq, to a hearing. Petitioners appeal from that determination.

Petitioner Schaaf had, for many years, held the administrative position of Mathematics Coordinator. Petitioner Barham had,…