Arnim v. Shoreline School District No. 412

These consolidated appeals involve two te'achers who were not rehired by Shoreline School District No. 412 after having been on leaves of absence during the 1975-76 school year. Both teachers sought reinstatement through actions brought in the Superior Court for King County. One department of that court awarded Diane Elliott reinstatement and back pay while another denied any relief to Carol Arnim. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse as to Ms. Elliott and affirm as to Ms. Arnim.

The facts in both of these cases are essentially identical. Both teachers requested and were granted leaves…