Barnes v. Spearfish School District No. 40-2

KONENKAMP, Justice.

[¶ 1.] The Spearfish School District decided not to renew its teaching contract with Jeannie Barnes for the 2004-05 school year based on her insubordination, violation of district policy, and poor performance. At a hearing before the Board, Barnes argued that the district failed to comply with Board Policy 4505 and did not have sufficient evidence to support a just cause termination as required in SDCL 13-43-6.1. After the hearing, the Board issued its decision to non-renew her contract. Her appeal to the circuit court was affirmed. She now appeals to this Court, and we…