Schmidt v. Board of Education

Gernon, J.:

This appeal centers on the interpretation of a teaching contract clause which allows higher pay for college hours earned subsequent to a bachelor’s degree.

John Schmidt appeals the granting of summary judgment to the Board of Education, U.S.D. No. 322 (Board).

The contract at issue is a provision of a master agreement which had been collectively negotiated between the Onaga Local Educators Association and the Board. The first page of each master agreement states: “As used in this Agreement the term ‘teacher’ shall mean and include all certified employees of the school district except…