ADVERSE EMPLOYMENT ACTIONS AND PUBLIC SCHOOL ...

would have expressly done so. To infer that the statute allows such an exemption is contrary to
the court’s view. The statute must be read and understood at its most explicit definition.
Furthermore, Hinckley’s argument that the district should have realigned based on her
administrative certification was foolish. Basic tenure requirements mandate the district realign
positions during reductions in force not recodify the requirements of each position. Therefore,
without K-12 principal certification, Hinckley was not entitled to bumping privileges of either
administrator.
Ga. App.).
Disposition: The district’s decision was affirmed.
Citation: Oliver v. Lee County School District, 270 Ga. App. 61; 606 S.E.2d 88, (2004
Key Facts: Gregory Oliver was assigned to be the principal of Lee County High School
in 2000. His contract was for 3 years. Shortly into his first year of service, Oliver was notified by
the superintendent that he was recommending to the board that Oliver’s contract be terminated
immediately for false representation on his resume´. The next board meeting was set for October
17, 2000, but Oliver was granted a continuance until October 26, 2000.
At the October 26 meeting, Oliver requested yet another continuance because his attorney
was not able to be present for the meeting. The board denied the request and terminated his
contract. Oliver appealed to the state board of education, which reversed the local board’s
decision. On appeal, the Superior Court of Lee County affirmed the state board’s decision but
remanded back to the local board to properly conduct the hearing so that Oliver’s attorney could
be present. Oliver and the board never conducted that hearing; after agreeing to terms that
nothing in their “stipulation” would be used in current or future litigation, Oliver resigned.
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