Niles Township High School District 219 v. Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board

Petitioner Niles Township High School District 219 (District) seeks direct administrative review of a decision by respondent Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board (IELRB) that the District committed an unfair labor practice under section 14(a)(1) of the Illinois Education Labor Relations Act (Act) (115 ILCS 5/14(a)(l) (West 2004)). We reverse and remand to the IELRB with directions.

This case arises out of the District’s decision not to renew the contracts of three, nontenured probationary teachers: Maria Esther Rivas, Leah Carter and Marcia E Kiraly. On April 7, 2004, each of these…