Drain v. FRONTIER COUNTY SCHOOL DIST.

Anita Drain’s teaching contract with Frontier County School District No. 46 was terminated for insubordination and neglect of duty following a 21 V2-day absence before and after her mother’s death.

The district court for Frontier County and the Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed Drain’s dismissal. Drain’s petition for further review by this court was granted. We reverse the decision of the Court of Appeals and remand the cause with directions to remand it to the district court for further proceedings and entry of judgment in favor of Drain.

FACTS

A certified, tenured teacher, Drain had a…