APPEAL UPHELD
TEACHER’S DISMISSAL. NAPIER, Sept. 11. An appeal brought by Miss Mary McLean, formerly a teacher at the Napier Girls’ High School, for alleged wrongful dismissal, was upheld by a special Teachers’ Appeal Board, constituted under the provisions of the Education Act, 1914. The Appeal Board consisted of Messrs A. M. Mowlem, S.M. (chairman), H. E. Edgley, and T. R. Cresswell. The appellant was represented by Mr 11. A. Heron, while Mr AV. L. Dunn appeared on behalf of the respondent (the Napier Secondary Education Board).
On May 20, 1931, Miss McLean and other teachers received notice of their dismissal, the reason being to "clear the decks” pending the amalgamation of the Technical and High Schools, which came about after the earthquake. Later Miss McLean was informed that she was reappointed temporarily. For various reasons this appointment was extended from time to time, but on June 19 last she was given notive of final dismissal, and it was against that notice that she appealed. After evidence had been heard in support of appellant’s case, the Appeal Board gave a finding that the appeal be sustained, and that the Education Department be asked to honour its pledge and find a position for Miss McLean before January 31, 1934, when her present engagement terminates, at' a salary corresponding to the amount provided on her grading at the date stated.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 244, 12 September 1933, Page 4
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228APPEAL UPHELD Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 244, 12 September 1933, Page 4
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