Gaylord v. Board of Education, Unified School District No. 218

White, J.:

Steve Gaylord appeals from the district court’s ruling affirming the termination of his teaching contract pursuant to K. S.A. 72-5436 et seq. by the Board of Education, Unified School District No. 218, Morton County, Kansas (Board). Gaylord argues that there was not substantial evidence to support the finding of insubordination and that the Board’s decision .to terminate the contract was, therefore, arbitrary and capricious. We affirm.

In April 1987, the Board voted to renew Gaylord’s teaching contract for the 1987-88 school year. Gaylord decided to explore employment opportunities…