ADVERSE EMPLOYMENT ACTIONS AND PUBLIC SCHOOL ...

also. Following the enactment of this policy, Floyd stepped down as track coach and retained his
principal position.
In the fall of 2002, Superintendent of Schools, Mary Russ, investigated allegations of
improper practices by Floyd as principal. In October, Floyd was suspended, and on November
15, Floyd was notified that he had been terminated. The reasons for termination were as follows:
(1) tobacco discipline policies, (2) improperly maintained records, (3) changes to academic
offerings without district approval, (4) not fully disclosed track and field events, and (5) neglect
of duties.
During March and April 2003, a hearing officer reviewed the board’s actions. After
review, the hearing officer found that Floyd’s termination was valid and proper. Floyd appealed
to the Amite County Chancery Court, which reversed and reinstated Floyd. The district appealed
and the court ruled in its favor. Floyd promptly filed for a writ of certiorari with the Mississippi
Supreme Court.
While Floyd awaited the writ of certiorari, which was denied, he filed an Equal
Employment Opportunity Claim (EEOC) alleging racial discrimination. Floyd asserted that the
board terminated him for working with White students on the track team during the summer
months. In court, the district motioned and was granted summary judgment. Floyd’s appeal
followed.
Issues: (1) Did the district court err in dismissing Floyd’s Title VII claim for being
untimely? (2) Was Floyd racially discriminated against for working with White students during a
summer track program? (3) Did the district court err in dismissing Floyd’s other claims?
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