Calico Rock School District 50 v. Speak

John I. Purtle, Justice.

The trial court, sitting as a jury, found in favor of appellee, who had sued the appellant school district for breach of contract. On appeal it is argued that the trial court erred in finding that the appellant did not have the right to terminate the employment contract in order to preserve its financial stability. For reasons stated below we hold that the court properly entered the judgment.

The appellee, a custodial employee of the appellant, was employed by written contract for the 1984-85 school year. During the school year the superintendent became concerned that…