Legal Question in Education Law in New York

NY State Secondary Education Tenure

Are there any laws on the books for what is required of a schools superintendant to not grant a prospective teacher candidate tenure? A friend of mine is being told that she will not be receiving tenure after completing her three year probationary period at the conclusion of this academic year. She is a highly regarded teacher by her students, parents and co-workers. It is believed that she is not being granted tenure so that the principal can bring in a personal contact next year. To make matters worse she divulged to the ''Super'' that she is getting divorced from her cheating husband. Even with all the personal stress outside of work, her quality of Special Ed teaching has not suffered. Does she have any rights, or is she at the whim of the ''Super''?


Asked on 2/09/09, 12:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
jeffrey lazroe Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law

Re: NY State Secondary Education Tenure

It is not a simple question to answer. You have to read the contract involving the union and tenure, and the laws of the State of New York.

Some contracts require a reason for denying tenure, others do not.

Not getting tenure is quite serious. It could mean that she would never be able to be employed anywhere as a teacher because of the black spot on her record.

Your friend should contact a lawyer who has a concentration in these matters.

If you want, you can refer your friend to this office.

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Answered on 2/11/09, 11:03 am


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