Whalen v. Bd. of Educ.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

MORTON I. GREENBERG, J.A.D.

The factual and procedural background of this appeal is not complicated. Petitioner, Elaine Whalen (hereinafter called “Whalen”), was hired by the respondent, Board of Education of *455the Borough of Sayreville (hereinafter called “Sayreville Board”), as a business education teacher effective September 1, 1973. This employment continued until June 30, 1979 when, notwithstanding her tenure, the Sayreville Board terminated her employment because of a reduction in its force. When discharged Whalen was earning $13,300 yearly on step…