Tuffli v. Governing Board of the San Diego Unified School District

Opinion

HUFFMAN, J.

Christian S. Tuffli appeals the judgment of the superior court denying his petition for writ of mandate which sought an order compelling the San Diego Unified School District (the District) to reinstate him with backpay to his former position as a teacher of handicapped pupils. Tuffli contends that his summary termination by the District pursuant to Education Code section 44836, 1 after he was convicted of a sex offense, was a violation of statutory and constitutional protections of his property interest in continued employment. He argues that any termination proceedings…