Fike v. Catalina Foothills School District

OPINION

HOWARD, Judge.

Appellant, a continuing teacher, contends that he was improperly dismissed by the school board or, if not, that he is at least entitled to his pay during the period he was suspended. We hold that appellant’s teaching contract was automatically renewed, that he was properly dismissed, but that he is entitled to his pay during the period of suspension.

On May 13, 1976, appellant received notice from the board, pursuant to A.R.S. Sec. 15-253, that he was immediately suspended and that the board intended to dismiss him, together with a statement of charges. He requested a…