Burns v. State ex rel. Board of Elementary & Secondary Education, Department of Education

SHORTESS, Judge.

Philip J. Burns (plaintiff) brought this suit against the State of Louisiana, through the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education (BESE), contending he was removed from his position as a tenured teacher in violation of LSA-R.S. 17:45. The trial court found in favor of plaintiff and ordered that he be reinstated to his teaching position and paid all back wages. From this judgment BESE appeals.

Plaintiff has a B.A. degree in psychology from Gallaudet University and a background in carpentry work. Plaintiff had two years non-certified teaching…