Wood v. North Wamac School District No. 186

The defendant, North Wamac School District No. 186 (District), appeals from a judgment finding that the plaintiff, Tammy Wood, is entitled to contractual continued service and ordering the District to grant her tenure and to reinstate her as a teacher.

The pertinent facts are not disputed. Tammy Wood is a certified teacher who was initially hired by the District for the 2001-2002 school year. Wood performed full-time teaching duties during that term. Subsequently, the District tendered a contract, employing Wood as a full-time teacher for the 2002-2003 school year and then again for the…