Newell v. Kansas Department of Social & Rehabilitation Services

Marquardt, J.:

Sandra D. Newell appeals the trial court’s decision which affirmed the Kansas Civil Service Board’s (Board) termination of her employment by the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS). Newell contends that SRS violated the statutory procedure for termination of a permanent civil service employee and that the decision to terminate her was not supported by substantial competent evidence.

Newell began working for SRS in 1986 as a social worker in adult services. Newell was responsible for investigating reports of adult abuse, assessing the need for in-home…