Hamilton v. Governing Board Madison, 08-Ca-22 (4-10-2009)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Christina Hamilton appeals from the judgment of the Champaign County Common Pleas Court which affirmed the decision of the Governing Board of the Madison-Champaign Educational Service Center to terminate her as a teacher.

{¶ 2} In October of 2002, a vacancy occurred in the position of multi-disabled/intervention specialist (hereinafter referred to as "MD" or "MD/IS") at West Liberty-Salem School District. This position is staffed by the Governing Board. Teaching an MD class requires special licensure, skills and training beyond that of a regular classroom teacher. Multi-disabled…