The document summarizes 5 cases from the Texas Commissioner of Education involving teacher employment disputes.
Case 1 involved a teacher who was terminated for failing to provide his teaching certificate. The appeal was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Case 2 involved a teacher with no valid certificate whose contract was ruled void.
Case 3 involved assessing penalties against the wrong party, and was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Case 4 involved a teacher who was not given proper grievance procedures, and the case was remanded back to provide those procedures.
Case 5 involved a teacher terminated for classroom discipline issues, and the termination was upheld.
The document summarizes four cases that were appealed to the Texas Commissioner of Education.
Case 1 discusses a teacher whose contract was terminated for failing to provide proper certification. The administrative law judge dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
Case 2 involves a teacher who did not have proper certification. The administrative law judge dismissed the appeal, finding that the contract was void without certification.
Case 3 was dismissed because the agency filed the complaint against the wrong party, who was merely an employee and not the owner of the driving school.
Case 4 determines that the commissioner has jurisdiction over an employment contract dispute even though it was non a standard contract, and that failure to record a grievance hearing violated the teacher's
The document summarizes 5 cases from the Texas Commissioner of Education involving teacher employment disputes.
Case 1 involved a teacher who was terminated for failing to provide his teaching certificate. The appeal was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Case 2 involved a teacher with no valid certificate whose contract was ruled void.
Case 3 involved assessing penalties against the wrong party, and was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Case 4 involved a teacher who was not given proper hearing procedures, and the case was remanded back to provide proper due process.
Case 5 involved a teacher terminated for classroom discipline issues, and the termination was found to be lawful.
School Law - Educational Law & Policies - Litigation Issues - Educational Administration and Supervision - Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Professor, PVAMU, The Texas A&M University System
William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
(Revised Summer, 2009)
William H. Parker Leadership Academy Hall of Honor
In 2008, Dr. Kritsonis was inducted into the William H. Parker Leadership Academy Hall of Honor, Graduate School, Prairie View A&M University โ The Texas A&M University System. He was nominated by doctoral and masterโs degree students.
Dr. Kritsonis Lectures at the University of Oxford, Oxford, England
In 2005, Dr. Kritsonis was an Invited Visiting Lecturer at the Oxford Round Table at Oriel College in the University of Oxford, Oxford, England. His lecture was entitled the Ways of Knowing Through the Realms of Meaning.
Dr. Kritsonis Recognized as Distinguished Alumnus
In 2004, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis was recognized as the Central Washington University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies. Dr. Kritsonis was nominated by alumni, former students, friends, faculty, and staff. Final selection was made by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Recipients are CWU graduates of 20 years or more and are recognized for achievement in their professional field and have made a positive contribution to society. For the second consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report placed Central Washington University among the top elite public institutions in the west. CWU was 12th on the list in the 2006 On-Line Education of โAmericaโs Best Colleges.โ
Educational Background
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis earned his BA in 1969 from Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington. In 1971, he earned his M.Ed. from Seattle Pacific University. In 1976, he earned his PhD from the University of Iowa. In 1981, he was a Visiting Scholar at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, and in 1987 was a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California.
Doctor of Humane Letters
In June 2008, Dr. Kritsonis received the Doctor of Humane Letters, School of Graduate Studies from Southern Christian University. The ceremony was held at the Hilton Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Professional Experience
Dr. Kritsonis began his career as a teacher. He has served education as a principal, superintendent of schools, director of student teaching and field experiences, invited guest professor, author, consultant, editor-in-chief, and publisher. Dr. Kritsonis has earned tenure as a professor at the highest academic rank at two major universities.
Books โ Articles โ Lectures - Workshops
Dr. Kritsonis lectures and conducts seminars and workshops on a variety of topics. He is author of more than 600 articles in professional journals and several books. His popular book SCHOOL DISCIPLINE: The Art of Survival is scheduled for its fourth edition. He is the author of the textbook William Kritsonis, PhD on Schooling that is used by many professors at colleges and universities throughout the nation and abroad.
In 2008, Dr. Kritsonis coauthored the textbook A Statistical Journey: Taming of the Skew. The book has been adopted by professors in many colleges and universities throughout the nation. It was published by the Alexis/Austin Group, Murrieta, California.
In 2007, Dr. Kritsonisโ version of the book of Ways of Knowing Through the Realms of Meaning (858 pages) was published in the United States of America in cooperation with partial financial support of Visiting Lecturers, Oxford Round Table (2005). The book is the product of a collaborative twenty-four year effort started in 1978 with the late Dr. Philip H. Phenix. Dr. Kritsonis was in continuous communication with Dr. Phenix until his death in 2002.
In 2007, Dr. Kritsonis was the lead author of the textbook Practical Applications of Educational Research and Basic Statistics. The text provides practical content knowledge in research for graduate students at the doctoral and masterโs levels.
In 2009, Dr. Kritsonisโ b
Op dinsdagmiddag 10 juni jl. hield het HRM Kennisnetwerk een thema-bijeenkomst met als titel:
'Maatschappelijk Verantwoord Ondernemen'.
Deze middag is verzorgd door Astrid Sloot, Accountmanager bij Delta Sociale Werkvoorziening en Nicole Kokken, HR Functionaris bij Nuon.
De bijeenkomst was bij Delta Sociale Werkvoorziening in Zuthpen, incl. bedrijfsrondleiding Onze gastspreekster van Nuon, Marjolein van Leeuwen, is ingegaan op de Nuon Foundation.
This document discusses the Beatitudes from the Bible and what it means to be blessed through demonstrating kingdom characters like humility, mercy, and peacemaking. It says that those who are persecuted for righteousness will receive the kingdom of heaven. It explains that if believers belong to God rather than the world, the world will hate them just as it hated Jesus. The document also discusses denying oneself, taking up one's cross, and following Jesus in order to save one's life. It emphasizes being faithful to God, even to the point of death, and receiving the victor's crown of life.
Williams, Monica National Focus On Postmodernism In Higher EducationWilliam Kritsonis
ย
Postmodernism in higher education is a widely debated issue. Critics argue that postmodernism breeds an unruliness of knowledge in higher education. Some academics choose to educate students through prescription rather than innovating classroom delivery and incorporating postmodernism.
The document summarizes four cases that were appealed to the Texas Commissioner of Education.
Case 1 discusses a teacher whose contract was terminated for failing to provide proper certification. The administrative law judge dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
Case 2 involves a teacher who did not have proper certification. The administrative law judge dismissed the appeal, finding that the contract was void without certification.
Case 3 was dismissed because the agency filed the complaint against the wrong party, who was merely an employee and not the owner of the driving school.
Case 4 determines that the commissioner has jurisdiction over an employment contract dispute even though it was non a standard contract, and that failure to record a grievance hearing violated the teacher's
The document summarizes 5 cases from the Texas Commissioner of Education involving teacher employment disputes.
Case 1 involved a teacher who was terminated for failing to provide his teaching certificate. The appeal was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Case 2 involved a teacher with no valid certificate whose contract was ruled void.
Case 3 involved assessing penalties against the wrong party, and was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Case 4 involved a teacher who was not given proper hearing procedures, and the case was remanded back to provide proper due process.
Case 5 involved a teacher terminated for classroom discipline issues, and the termination was found to be lawful.
School Law - Educational Law & Policies - Litigation Issues - Educational Administration and Supervision - Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Professor, PVAMU, The Texas A&M University System
William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
(Revised Summer, 2009)
William H. Parker Leadership Academy Hall of Honor
In 2008, Dr. Kritsonis was inducted into the William H. Parker Leadership Academy Hall of Honor, Graduate School, Prairie View A&M University โ The Texas A&M University System. He was nominated by doctoral and masterโs degree students.
Dr. Kritsonis Lectures at the University of Oxford, Oxford, England
In 2005, Dr. Kritsonis was an Invited Visiting Lecturer at the Oxford Round Table at Oriel College in the University of Oxford, Oxford, England. His lecture was entitled the Ways of Knowing Through the Realms of Meaning.
Dr. Kritsonis Recognized as Distinguished Alumnus
In 2004, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis was recognized as the Central Washington University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies. Dr. Kritsonis was nominated by alumni, former students, friends, faculty, and staff. Final selection was made by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Recipients are CWU graduates of 20 years or more and are recognized for achievement in their professional field and have made a positive contribution to society. For the second consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report placed Central Washington University among the top elite public institutions in the west. CWU was 12th on the list in the 2006 On-Line Education of โAmericaโs Best Colleges.โ
Educational Background
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis earned his BA in 1969 from Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington. In 1971, he earned his M.Ed. from Seattle Pacific University. In 1976, he earned his PhD from the University of Iowa. In 1981, he was a Visiting Scholar at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, and in 1987 was a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California.
Doctor of Humane Letters
In June 2008, Dr. Kritsonis received the Doctor of Humane Letters, School of Graduate Studies from Southern Christian University. The ceremony was held at the Hilton Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Professional Experience
Dr. Kritsonis began his career as a teacher. He has served education as a principal, superintendent of schools, director of student teaching and field experiences, invited guest professor, author, consultant, editor-in-chief, and publisher. Dr. Kritsonis has earned tenure as a professor at the highest academic rank at two major universities.
Books โ Articles โ Lectures - Workshops
Dr. Kritsonis lectures and conducts seminars and workshops on a variety of topics. He is author of more than 600 articles in professional journals and several books. His popular book SCHOOL DISCIPLINE: The Art of Survival is scheduled for its fourth edition. He is the author of the textbook William Kritsonis, PhD on Schooling that is used by many professors at colleges and universities throughout the nation and abroad.
In 2008, Dr. Kritsonis coauthored the textbook A Statistical Journey: Taming of the Skew. The book has been adopted by professors in many colleges and universities throughout the nation. It was published by the Alexis/Austin Group, Murrieta, California.
In 2007, Dr. Kritsonisโ version of the book of Ways of Knowing Through the Realms of Meaning (858 pages) was published in the United States of America in cooperation with partial financial support of Visiting Lecturers, Oxford Round Table (2005). The book is the product of a collaborative twenty-four year effort started in 1978 with the late Dr. Philip H. Phenix. Dr. Kritsonis was in continuous communication with Dr. Phenix until his death in 2002.
In 2007, Dr. Kritsonis was the lead author of the textbook Practical Applications of Educational Research and Basic Statistics. The text provides practical content knowledge in research for graduate students at the doctoral and masterโs levels.
In 2009, Dr. Kritsonisโ b
Op dinsdagmiddag 10 juni jl. hield het HRM Kennisnetwerk een thema-bijeenkomst met als titel:
'Maatschappelijk Verantwoord Ondernemen'.
Deze middag is verzorgd door Astrid Sloot, Accountmanager bij Delta Sociale Werkvoorziening en Nicole Kokken, HR Functionaris bij Nuon.
De bijeenkomst was bij Delta Sociale Werkvoorziening in Zuthpen, incl. bedrijfsrondleiding Onze gastspreekster van Nuon, Marjolein van Leeuwen, is ingegaan op de Nuon Foundation.
This document discusses the Beatitudes from the Bible and what it means to be blessed through demonstrating kingdom characters like humility, mercy, and peacemaking. It says that those who are persecuted for righteousness will receive the kingdom of heaven. It explains that if believers belong to God rather than the world, the world will hate them just as it hated Jesus. The document also discusses denying oneself, taking up one's cross, and following Jesus in order to save one's life. It emphasizes being faithful to God, even to the point of death, and receiving the victor's crown of life.
Williams, Monica National Focus On Postmodernism In Higher EducationWilliam Kritsonis
ย
Postmodernism in higher education is a widely debated issue. Critics argue that postmodernism breeds an unruliness of knowledge in higher education. Some academics choose to educate students through prescription rather than innovating classroom delivery and incorporating postmodernism.
The document encourages the reader to pursue their dreams and not wait for a grand cause to take action. It advises daring to make a difference by embarking on something that inspires you and tugs at your heart. While things worth doing will not be easy and there will be good and bad days, the document tells the reader to persist through challenges and not be afraid to learn from trying with determination and the right tools to achieve great things.
London Mapping Marathon Lightening Talk at SOTM2008Shaun McDonald
ย
This document discusses mapping London at different zoom levels for the State of the Map 2008 conference. While the map looks complete at low zoom, issues are apparent at higher zoom levels, such as unnamed roads, incorrect junction layouts, missing roads under trees, and lack of footpaths and points of interest. The proposed solution is for mappers to dedicate Wednesday evenings to improving the map details through additional mapping work.
The document is an Advent interactive calendar that provides reflections and information on how to prepare for Christmas and help others in need. Each day focuses on a different theme, such as reflecting on gifts for Jesus, helping people around the world meet basic needs through charity, appreciating education resources, and learning about a health worker who helps remote villages. The calendar encourages thinking about how to make the most of opportunities and help others less fortunate.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
R E L I G I O U S F R E E D O M & E S T A B L I S H M E N T C A U S EWilliam Kritsonis
ย
William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
William H. Parker Leadership Academy Hall of Honor
In 2008, Dr. Kritsonis was inducted into the William H. Parker Leadership Academy Hall of Honor, Graduate School, Prairie View A&M University โ The Texas A&M University System. He was nominated by doctoral and masterโs degree students.
Dr. Kritsonis Lectures at the University of Oxford, Oxford, England
In 2005, Dr. Kritsonis was an Invited Visiting Lecturer at the Oxford Round Table at Oriel College in the University of Oxford, Oxford, England. His lecture was entitled the Ways of Knowing Through the Realms of Meaning.
Dr. Kritsonis Recognized as Distinguished Alumnus
In 2004, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis was recognized as the Central Washington University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies. Dr. Kritsonis was nominated by alumni, former students, friends, faculty, and staff. Final selection was made by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Recipients are CWU graduates of 20 years or more and are recognized for achievement in their professional field and have made a positive contribution to society. For the second consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report placed Central Washington University among the top elite public institutions in the west. CWU was 12th on the list in the 2006 On-Line Education of โAmericaโs Best Colleges.โ
Personnel Issues - Presented by William Allan Kritsonis, PhDWilliam Kritsonis
ย
Personnel Issues - Presented by William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
The Region 6 Texas National Association for Multicultural Education honors Dr. William Allan Kritsonis as a Professor, Scholar, and Pioneer Publisher for Distinguished Service to Multicultural Research Publishing. The ceremony was on the campus at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
This document contains code that counts the number of Fridays that fall on the 13th day of each month between the current date and December 31st, 2013. The code initializes a Calendar object for the end date of December 31st, 2013. It then initializes a second Calendar for the current date and sets it to the 13th day of the month if needed. A while loop runs from the current date to the end date, adding any dates that fall on a Friday to a List, incrementing the month each iteration.
This document presents the rankings of the top 10 women drivers, listing the positions from 10th to 1st. However, it does not provide the names of any of the drivers, only their positions. The top ranked driver earns the gold medal as the champion of champions.
William H. Parker Leadership Academy Hall of Honor
In 2008, Dr. Kritsonis was inducted into the William H. Parker Leadership Academy Hall of Honor, Graduate School, Prairie View A&M University โ The Texas A&M University System. He was nominated by doctoral and masterโs degree students.
Dr. William Kritsonis & Dr. Norman L. Butler
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis - Personnel Issues PPT.William Kritsonis
ย
This document discusses various personnel issues that may arise in a school district including reassignment, compensation disputes, teacher appraisal, employee benefits, wage and hour requirements, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, grievances, and employee organizations. Specific topics covered include how reassignments can be handled, requirements for teacher evaluation systems, types of leave available to employees, and the role of employee organizations and unions in Texas which is weaker than in most other states.
The Port Arthur Independent School District sued Philip Klein and his company Klein & Associates Political Relations for defamation after Klein published a post stating that a fight occurred at a school prom. The school district argued Klein should not comment on district matters as he did not live in the district. However, the Texas appeals court rejected this claim, noting that the US does not allow government entities to prosecute critics for libel. The trial court then granted Klein summary judgment, dismissing the case as the First Amendment bars defamation suits by government units, a ruling which the appeals court affirmed. This limits what government units like school districts can sue over.
Integra: Attack of the Business Killing Monster (Infographic)Jessica Legg
ย
Concepted infographic theme; developed copy; sourced and managed design resources for a business continuity and disaster recovery infographic.
Summary: North American businesses lose $26.5 billion annually to the downtime monsterโthatโs enough to kill off almost any business. How can you protect your business? Explore this disaster infographic to see how BC/DR planning can come to your rescue!
PhD presentation, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PVAMU, The Texas A&M University System, Book by Dr. Fenwick W. English titled The Art of Educational Leadership: Balancing Performance and Accountability.
William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
The document summarizes 5 cases from the Texas Commissioner of Education involving teacher employment disputes. In the first case, an appeal was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction as the teacher was not given proper written notice of termination as required by law. The second case showed that a contract is void if the teacher does not have proper certification. The third case demonstrated that the proper parties must be included in a grievance. The fourth case found that a district cannot contract out of the education code and must follow due process. The fifth case upheld a teacher's termination for failure to maintain classroom discipline.
Professor William Allan Kritsonis, PhD - Distinguished Alumnus, Central Washington University, College of Education and Professional Studies, Ellensburg, Washington.Dr. Kritsonis has traveled and lectured extensively throughout the United States and world-wide. Some international travels include Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Monte Carlo, England, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Poland, Germany, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Switzerland, Grand Cayman, Haiti, St. Maarten, St. John, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, Nassau, Freeport, Jamaica, Barbados, Martinique, Canada, Curacao, Costa Rico, Aruba, Venezuela, Panama, Bora Bora, Tahiti, Latvia, Spain, Honduras, and many more. He has been invited to lecture and serve as a guest professor at many universities across the nation and abroad.
The document encourages the reader to pursue their dreams and not wait for a grand cause to take action. It advises daring to make a difference by embarking on something that inspires you and tugs at your heart. While things worth doing will not be easy and there will be good and bad days, the document tells the reader to persist through challenges and not be afraid to learn from trying with determination and the right tools to achieve great things.
London Mapping Marathon Lightening Talk at SOTM2008Shaun McDonald
ย
This document discusses mapping London at different zoom levels for the State of the Map 2008 conference. While the map looks complete at low zoom, issues are apparent at higher zoom levels, such as unnamed roads, incorrect junction layouts, missing roads under trees, and lack of footpaths and points of interest. The proposed solution is for mappers to dedicate Wednesday evenings to improving the map details through additional mapping work.
The document is an Advent interactive calendar that provides reflections and information on how to prepare for Christmas and help others in need. Each day focuses on a different theme, such as reflecting on gifts for Jesus, helping people around the world meet basic needs through charity, appreciating education resources, and learning about a health worker who helps remote villages. The calendar encourages thinking about how to make the most of opportunities and help others less fortunate.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
R E L I G I O U S F R E E D O M & E S T A B L I S H M E N T C A U S EWilliam Kritsonis
ย
William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
William H. Parker Leadership Academy Hall of Honor
In 2008, Dr. Kritsonis was inducted into the William H. Parker Leadership Academy Hall of Honor, Graduate School, Prairie View A&M University โ The Texas A&M University System. He was nominated by doctoral and masterโs degree students.
Dr. Kritsonis Lectures at the University of Oxford, Oxford, England
In 2005, Dr. Kritsonis was an Invited Visiting Lecturer at the Oxford Round Table at Oriel College in the University of Oxford, Oxford, England. His lecture was entitled the Ways of Knowing Through the Realms of Meaning.
Dr. Kritsonis Recognized as Distinguished Alumnus
In 2004, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis was recognized as the Central Washington University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies. Dr. Kritsonis was nominated by alumni, former students, friends, faculty, and staff. Final selection was made by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Recipients are CWU graduates of 20 years or more and are recognized for achievement in their professional field and have made a positive contribution to society. For the second consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report placed Central Washington University among the top elite public institutions in the west. CWU was 12th on the list in the 2006 On-Line Education of โAmericaโs Best Colleges.โ
Personnel Issues - Presented by William Allan Kritsonis, PhDWilliam Kritsonis
ย
Personnel Issues - Presented by William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
The Region 6 Texas National Association for Multicultural Education honors Dr. William Allan Kritsonis as a Professor, Scholar, and Pioneer Publisher for Distinguished Service to Multicultural Research Publishing. The ceremony was on the campus at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
This document contains code that counts the number of Fridays that fall on the 13th day of each month between the current date and December 31st, 2013. The code initializes a Calendar object for the end date of December 31st, 2013. It then initializes a second Calendar for the current date and sets it to the 13th day of the month if needed. A while loop runs from the current date to the end date, adding any dates that fall on a Friday to a List, incrementing the month each iteration.
This document presents the rankings of the top 10 women drivers, listing the positions from 10th to 1st. However, it does not provide the names of any of the drivers, only their positions. The top ranked driver earns the gold medal as the champion of champions.
William H. Parker Leadership Academy Hall of Honor
In 2008, Dr. Kritsonis was inducted into the William H. Parker Leadership Academy Hall of Honor, Graduate School, Prairie View A&M University โ The Texas A&M University System. He was nominated by doctoral and masterโs degree students.
Dr. William Kritsonis & Dr. Norman L. Butler
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis - Personnel Issues PPT.William Kritsonis
ย
This document discusses various personnel issues that may arise in a school district including reassignment, compensation disputes, teacher appraisal, employee benefits, wage and hour requirements, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, grievances, and employee organizations. Specific topics covered include how reassignments can be handled, requirements for teacher evaluation systems, types of leave available to employees, and the role of employee organizations and unions in Texas which is weaker than in most other states.
The Port Arthur Independent School District sued Philip Klein and his company Klein & Associates Political Relations for defamation after Klein published a post stating that a fight occurred at a school prom. The school district argued Klein should not comment on district matters as he did not live in the district. However, the Texas appeals court rejected this claim, noting that the US does not allow government entities to prosecute critics for libel. The trial court then granted Klein summary judgment, dismissing the case as the First Amendment bars defamation suits by government units, a ruling which the appeals court affirmed. This limits what government units like school districts can sue over.
Integra: Attack of the Business Killing Monster (Infographic)Jessica Legg
ย
Concepted infographic theme; developed copy; sourced and managed design resources for a business continuity and disaster recovery infographic.
Summary: North American businesses lose $26.5 billion annually to the downtime monsterโthatโs enough to kill off almost any business. How can you protect your business? Explore this disaster infographic to see how BC/DR planning can come to your rescue!
PhD presentation, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PVAMU, The Texas A&M University System, Book by Dr. Fenwick W. English titled The Art of Educational Leadership: Balancing Performance and Accountability.
William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
The document summarizes 5 cases from the Texas Commissioner of Education involving teacher employment disputes. In the first case, an appeal was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction as the teacher was not given proper written notice of termination as required by law. The second case showed that a contract is void if the teacher does not have proper certification. The third case demonstrated that the proper parties must be included in a grievance. The fourth case found that a district cannot contract out of the education code and must follow due process. The fifth case upheld a teacher's termination for failure to maintain classroom discipline.
Professor William Allan Kritsonis, PhD - Distinguished Alumnus, Central Washington University, College of Education and Professional Studies, Ellensburg, Washington.Dr. Kritsonis has traveled and lectured extensively throughout the United States and world-wide. Some international travels include Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Monte Carlo, England, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Poland, Germany, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Switzerland, Grand Cayman, Haiti, St. Maarten, St. John, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, Nassau, Freeport, Jamaica, Barbados, Martinique, Canada, Curacao, Costa Rico, Aruba, Venezuela, Panama, Bora Bora, Tahiti, Latvia, Spain, Honduras, and many more. He has been invited to lecture and serve as a guest professor at many universities across the nation and abroad.
Court Case Example - Professor William Allan KritsonisWilliam Kritsonis
ย
School Law - Practical Legal Issues - Educational Laws & Policies - Procedural Due Process - Employment Law - Labor Law - Professor William Allan Kritsonis
1) Brent Jaco, the athletic director of Galveston Independent School District, reported a violation of a UIL rule by a student on the football team. As a result, the football team was barred from participating in the playoffs.
2) The District then reassigned Jaco to a new position. Jaco filed a grievance and was reinstated to his previous position except for Director of Athletics.
3) Jaco then filed suit against the District alleging violations of the Texas Whistleblower Act. The District filed a plea to the jurisdiction arguing the court did not have subject matter jurisdiction, which the trial court denied.
The Galveston Independent School District appealed the denial of its plea to the jurisdiction in a case brought by Brent Jaco under the Texas Whistleblower Act. Jaco, formerly the Director of Athletics for the District, reported a violation of a UIL residency rule by a student on the football team. As a result, the team was barred from the playoffs. Jaco was then reassigned and his positions were not renewed. He sued under the Whistleblower Act. The District argued the trial court lacked jurisdiction, but the Court of Appeals found the District failed to raise a jurisdictional issue as the Whistleblower Act waiver of immunity is broader than just the merits of the claim. The trial court's
School Law - Educational Law & Policies - Litigation Law - Privacy Law - Employment Law - Court Cases - Educational Leadership -William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
Dr. Kritsonis has traveled and lectured extensively throughout the United States and world-wide. Some international travels include Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Monte Carlo, England, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Poland, Germany, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Switzerland, Grand Cayman, Haiti, St. Maarten, St. John, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, Nassau, Freeport, Jamaica, Barbados, Martinique, Canada, Curacao, Costa Rico, Aruba, Venezuela, Panama, Bora Bora, Tahiti, Latvia, Spain, Honduras, and many more. He has been invited to lecture and serve as a guest professor at many universities across the nation and abroad.
School Law - Educational Law & Policies - Litigation Law - Privacy Law - Employment Law - Court Cases - Educational Leadership -William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
School Law - Educational Law & Policies - Litigation Law - Privacy Law - Employment Law - Court Cases - Educational Leadership -William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis earned his BA in 1969 from Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington. In 1971, he earned his M.Ed. from Seattle Pacific University. In 1976, he earned his PhD from the University of Iowa. In 1981, he was a Visiting Scholar at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, and in 1987 was a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California. In June 2008, Dr. Kritsonis received the Doctor of Humane Letters, School of Graduate Studies from Southern Christian University. The ceremony was held at the Hilton Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.
This document summarizes 10 court cases related to different types of public school employment contracts in Texas. The cases discuss issues like whether an instructor was a "teacher" and entitled to tenure protections, whether a teacher's aide's speech at a school board meeting was protected, whether a teacher's contract was improperly not renewed, and whether a person could simultaneously work as a public school teacher and justice of the peace. The document provides background on each case, summaries of the facts, decisions and implications. It aims to inform about the various employment arrangements and legal issues that can arise in the public education context in Texas.
This document summarizes 10 court cases related to different types of public school employment contracts in Texas. The cases discuss issues like whether an instructor was a "teacher" and entitled to tenure protections, whether a teacher's aide's speech at a school board meeting was protected by the First Amendment, and whether a public school teacher could also work as a justice of the peace. The document analyzes the facts, decisions, implications, and holdings of each case in 1-2 paragraphs.
This document summarizes 5 court cases related to public school employment in Texas.
Case 1 discusses a JROTC instructor, Montez, who was fired for not having proper certification. The court determined he was not a "teacher" under Texas law and did not have due process rights.
Case 2 involves a teacher's aide, Barbre, who claimed she was fired for protected speech at a school board meeting. The court found her speech was not protected and she did not have tenure rights.
Case 3 examines a non-renewed teacher, Russell, who argued he had due process rights. The court disagreed, noting he only had a one-year contract as a new employee.
Case 4
This document outlines the legal and ethical responsibilities of educators. It begins by stating the learning outcome of the presentation is for teachers to articulate two legal responsibilities and two ethical responsibilities. It then provides an introduction and overview of the topics to be covered, which include legal responsibilities, case law on legal issues, ethical responsibilities, case law on ethical issues, grounds for termination, due process, and conclusions. Specific legal responsibilities discussed include confidentiality of student information, prohibitions on abuse and inappropriate touching of students. Ethical responsibilities discussed include treating students, practices, colleagues, parents, and the community ethically. The document also summarizes two court cases related to legal responsibilities and two related to ethical responsibilities.
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William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
Introduction | Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 | |Case 4 ?| Case 5? | Credits & References|
Introduction
The Commissioner of Education and the 15 elected members of the State Board of
Education (the "Board") oversee the public education system of Texas in accordance with the
Texas Education Code.? Currently, Dr. Shirley J. Neeley is the Texas commissioner of education
as Gov. Rick Perry appointed her on Jan. 12, 2004.? As commissioner, she serves as the head
of the Texas Education Agency, which oversees 1,037 school districts and about 200 charter
schools.
The Commissioner appoints administrative law judges to hear appeals in which the
Commissioner has jurisdiction as provided by the Texas Education Code.? Like a judicial forum,
the Commissioner lacks authority to hear any appeal that where it does not have jurisdiction.?
Case One
Stansell v. Dallas ISD
Docket No. 039-R2-1203
Litigants
Petitioner:? Roderick Stansell?
Respondent:? Dallas Independent School District (the "District")
Background
Respondent employed Petitioner as a non-certified classroom teacher under a probationary term
employment contract for the 2002-03 school year.? At the time his employment, Petitioner was
in the process of completing his final certification requirements under a deficiency plan.?
Beginning in December 2003, Respondent's administration notified Petitioner on at least three
different occasions that Petitioner needed to provide his Texas teacher certificate to the District
on or before June 30, 2003.? Without providing this certification, the District made it clear that
Petitioner's employment would be terminated.? Despite this instruction, Petitioner failed to
provide evidence of his certification.? Consequently, on June 11, 2003, the District notified that
2. his failure to provide his certification would result in the termination of his probationary contract
on June 30, 2003.?
Petitioner complains of the District's action regarding the termination of his employment.?
Specifically, Petitioner argued that (1) the District failed to give him written notice of its decision
not later than the 45th day before the last day of instruction in compliance with section 21.103
of the Texas Education Code and (2) that the board's subcommittee improperly considered
extra-record evidence in making its decision.? Nothing in the record indicates that the District's
Board of Trustees ever gave Petitioner written notification of the proposed termination.?
Decision
The Administrative Law Judge (the "ALJ") appointed by the Commissioner dismissed the
Petitioner's appeal for lack of jurisdiction.? Although the ALJ could not determine what process
the District used to terminate the contract, she found that she did not have to make such
determination.? First, the Commissioner can only hear issues arising from the termination of the
probationary contract during the contract term.? Because the ALJ could not determine what
process was used and because the District failed to give Petitioner written notice as required the
Education Code, the appeal was dismissed.? Finally, the ALJ determined that because the
District's action to terminate Petitioner's probationary contract could not be appealed under
chapter 21 of the Education Code, then the Commissioner also lacked jurisdiction over the
extra-record evidence claim.? As such, that claim was also dismissed.?
Dicta
Essentially, the ALJ did not determine whether the validity of the Petitioner's termination.? In
fact, it found that the Education Code did not give the Commissioner the authority to make such
a decision.? Instead, the ALJ simply determined that the Commissioner did not have jurisdiction
to hear the appeal.? The findings indicate that the Petitioner filed his appeal in the wrong
forum.?
Implications
To terminate a probationary contract at the end of the contract term, little process is required.?
Because no property right is at stake, a board is only required to (1) determine that ending the
contract is in the board's best interest; and (2) notify the teacher no later than the 45th day
before the last day of instruction.?
On the other hand, discharge during a probationary contract term implicates a property
interest.? As such, discharge can only occur if good causes exist.?
Link to case http://www.tea.state.tx.us/commissioner/2003/0391203.DOC
Case Two
Flowers v. Port Athur ISD
Docket No. 088-R10703
3. Litigants
Petitioner:? Anthony Flowers
Respondent:? Port Arthur
Background
The District employed the Petitioner under a teacher term contract.? The District's
superintendent gave Petitioner written notification that the board voted to propose the
nonrenewal of the teacher term contract.? The letter indicated that the nonrenewal was based
on the fact that Petitioner (1) was not certified; (2) did not possess a teaching permit and (3)
did not meet the minimum qualifications for a permit based on his grade point average.?
Petitioner argued that the District failed to prove these allegations and subsequently
appealed the District's decision to nonrenew his teacher term contract.?
Decision
The ALJ, appointed by the Commissioner, dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
Essentially, the ALJ determined that Petitioner never had a valid employment contract
because he did not possess a valid teaching certificate.? And without a valid contract,
the Commissioner cannot hear any issues surrounding his termination.?
Dicta
This case demonstrates that the Commissioner has limited powers that are only provided by the
Texas Education Code.? However, the ALJ indicated that even the Commissioner had jurisdiction
to hear the appeal, the termination would have been proper because the Petitioner's contract
was void because he did no have a valid teaching certificate.?
Implications
This case demonstrates that a contract between a school district and an educator who does not
possess a valid certificate is void as a matter of law.? It also demonstrates that you will also be
supported when you follow the proper due process procedures.
Link to case http://www.tea.state.us/commissioner.2003/088703.DOC
Case Three
Texas Education Agency v. Swanson
Docket No. 082-PS-703
4. Litigants
Petitioner:? Texas Education Agency, Driver Training Division
Respondent:? Ethel Swanson
Background
The TEA sought to assess penalties against the Respondent for improperly operating a driving
school.? The TEA also asked that the Respondent not be allowed to enroll any new students and
sought to close the driving school once the current students completed their classes.?
Decision
The ALJ found that the Respondent was merely an employee of the driving schoolโnot the
owner.? Without any ownership interest in the school, the TEA could neither assess any
penalties against Respondent nor could the TEA close the school.? In other words, the TEA filed
its grievance against the wrong party and the case was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Dicta
This is a due process case.? The ALJโs findings and conclusions clearly indicate that even the
Respondent secretly owned the driving school; the actual holder of the TEA must notify the true
owner and give that person the right to be heard on the allegations.?
Implications
This case demonstrates that when filing a grievance or a lawsuit that you must include the
proper parties.
Link to case http://www.tea.state.us/commissioner/2003/082703.DOC
Case Four
Nugent v. Dallas ISD
Docket No. 052-R2-102
Litigants
Petitioner: ?Kathleen Nugent
Respondent:? Dallas Independent School District
5. Background
Respondent employed Petitioner under a written employment contract; however, the contract
was not a Texas Education Code Chapter 21 contract.? For reasons unknown, the District filed a
grievance concerning the nonrenewal of Petitioner's contract.? This grievance was consolidated
with an earlier grievance concerning being placed on probation.?
Petitioner argued that the nonrenewal of her contract was improper because (1) the District
failed to provide her with the required type of hearing; (2) the District failed to appraise her
work in violation of the policy; and (3) the District failed to record the hearing that the board
conducted.?
In response, the District asserted that (1) Petitioner had contracted away her right to contest
the nonrenewal; (2) the Petitioner did not have a property interest; and (3) the District followed
proper procedures when the board conducted the hearing.?
Decision
The ALJ determined that although Petitioner did not have a chapter 21 contract, the
Commissioner has jurisdiction over the contract because it involved monetary harm.? The ALJ
also found that despite the fact that the contract included language that the board's decision as
to nonrenewal "is final and may not be appeal," school district cannot contract our of the
Education Code.? As such, Petitioner did not waiver her ability to appeal the board's decision.?
Finally, the ALJ found that because the District failed to tape record the evidentiary portion of
the Petitioner's grievance, all of the Petitioner's factual allegations must be taken as true.?
Consequently, the ALJ had to conclude that Petitioner was not given a proper hearing and
remanded the case back to the District with instructions to provide Petitioner with the proper
grievance process for property or liberty interest hearings.??
Dicta
This case shows the importance of the Texas Education Code and the Commissioner's
commitment to upholding the same.? In dicta, the ALJ said "to allow districts to offer
employment contracts that took away rights guaranteed by the Texas Education Code would
make the Texas Education Code a compellation of suggestions."? Likewise, the ALJ ?pointed out
the importance of a district strictly following the grievance procedures in terminating
employment and without strict compliance, it decisions would not be upheld.?
Implications
This case demonstrates that it is essential that districts follow the proper procedures in regards
to due process and teacher assessment. ?Districts can not nonrenew a contract if these things
are not done properly.
Link to case http://www.tea.state.us/commissioner/2002/052102.DOC
Case Five
6. Currie v. Commissioner of Education
Docket No. 003-R2-982
Litigants
Petitioner:? Jimmie Currie
Respondent:? Commissioner of Education, El Paso Independent School District, The State of
Texas
Background
Petitioner appeals the decision of the El Paso ISD to terminate her employment contract.? A
hearing was conducted before a hearing officer appointed by the Commissioner, who
recommended to the Commissioner that Petitioner's appeal be denied.? No party filed an
exception to the recommendation.?
El Paso ISD decided to terminate Petitioner's employment contract based on the grounds that
Petitioner lacked discipline and authority in her classroom.? The evidence indicated that
Petitioner experienced serious student discipline problems in her classes including, but not
limited to vulgar language, students visiting with each other, students rooming the classroom,
and throwing objects in class.? Despite the administration counseling on the need for Petitioner
to control her classroom, problems continued.??
Petitioner appeals the termination arguing the District did not properly advise her of her
performance and that her classes were too large to handle.?
Decision
The Commissioner found that the termination of the Petitioner's employment was
lawful.?
Dicta
The Commissioner found that the District's administration made numerous efforts to assist
Petitioner in improving the quality of her discipline and instruction.? As such, her argument that
she was not on sufficient notice of her deficiencies was without merit.? Additionally, the
evidence established that the administration had actually suspended many of her students
based on her referrals and that her classes were not crowed.?
Implications
This case clearly demonstrates that teachers must keep control over their classrooms.?
Essentially, the Commissioner found that control directly influences the quality of discipline and
instruction.?
7. Link to case http://www.tea.state.us/commissioner/1982/003982.DOC
Credits & References
Kemerer, F., & Walsh, J. (200). The Educatorโs Guide to Texas School Law. Austin, TX:
University of Texas Press.
www.tea.state.tx.us/commissioner/
Thank-you to Demetra Liggins for her encouragement.
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