Davis v. Greenwood School District 50

Chief Justice TOAL:

This is an appeal from the trial court’s decision granting summary judgment in favor of Greenwood School District 50 (the District). At issue is whether the District was legally bound to give financial incentives to teachers who become national board certified. This case was certified for review pursuant to Rule 204(b), SCACR. We affirm.

Factual / Procedural Background

Karen Davis, Dorothy L. Hershey, William W. Nivens, Jr., and Theresa L. Varas (Appellants) are employed by the District as continuing contract teachers. 1 Appellants have been employed by the District since at…