Allen v. Board of Education

Pierron, J.:

Carlton Allen appeals from the district’s court dismissal of his appeal from a school board’s decision not to renew his contract.

Allen was principal of Caney Valley High School, U.S.D. No. 436, for 14 years and was a tenured administrator.

On February 8, 1993, the Board of Education of U.S.D. No. 436 (school board or board) voted not to renew Allen’s contract for the 1993-94 school year. Allen requested a meeting with the board pursuant to K.S.A. 72-5453. On March 1, 10, and 12, 1993, the school board held special meetings in executive session to provide reasons for nonrenewal and…