New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of Cherie Lezette, Respondent v. Board of Education, Hudson City School District, Appellant
October 8, 197435 N.Y.2d 272
Summary
The Court of Appeals held that a board may abolish a probationary teacher's position without terminating employment, that probationary teachers have limited seniority rights under Education Law §2510, and that the Appellate Division's award of back salary should be modified to credit earnings from other employment. The order was affirmed with this modification.