Laurano v. Langlois

Welch, Richard E., J.

INTRODUCTION

The scenario is hardly unique in these difficult financial times. A relatively new teacher, who has not yet attained “professional status” by being employed for three consecutive years, finishes the school year. After having labored with children and curriculum, our teacher then receives a one-sentence letter from the School District informing her that she will not be rehired for the next school year. This brief — if disheartening — written notice is sent, as required by Massachusetts law, before June 15th. A rather grim beginning of summer. Is that teacher…