Smith v. Fort Madison Community School District

LARSON, Justice.

This plaintiff filed a declaratory judgment action requesting the court to adjudicate his rights under a teaching contract with the defendant school district. This case is a sequel to an earlier appeal involving these parties, Smith v. Board of Education, 293 N.W.2d 221 (Iowa 1980).

In the present case, the district court ruled that the plaintiff was not entitled to reinstatement or back pay as a teacher in the defendant district. He was, however, entitled to payment of certain sick leave benefits. Smith appealed the ruling as to his contract status. No cross-appeal was filed…