Nichols v. Eckert

CONNOR, Justice.

This case concerns the dismissal of two non-tenured teachers from their employment. The question is whether they were accorded due process of law in the proceedings which led to their dismissal. More specifically, the issues presented to us for resolution are whether the teachers were entitled to a hearing, and, if so, whether the hearing given was adequate.

Karen Nichols and Clara Johnston, both certified to teach in Alaska, were employed by the Bristol Bay Borough School District to teach during the 1970-71 school year. Nichols entered into her contract on July 2, 1970, and…