Anaconda Public Schools v. Whealon

¶1 James D. Whealon (Whealon) appeals from an order of the Third Judicial District, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, which reversed the ruling of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and reinstated the County Superintendent’s summary ruling in favor of Anaconda Public Schools, Board of Trustees of Anaconda School District No. 10 (District). We affirm. We address the following issues:

¶2 1. Did the District Court err in holding that a county superintendent has authority to grant summary judgment?

¶3 2. Did the District Court err in reinstating summary judgment in favor of the District?

¶4 3.…