Dismissal of tenured faculty:

Dismissal for Cause

A school must show cause in order to dismiss a teacher who has attained tenure status. Some state statutes provide a list of circumstances where a school may dismiss a teacher. These circumstances are similar to those in which a state agency may revoke a teacher's certification. Some causes for dismissal include the following:

• Immoral conduct
• Incompetence
• Neglect of duty
• Substantial noncompliance with school laws
• Conviction of a crime
• Insubordination
• Fraud or misrepresentation

Of course, there is a hearing process for any dismissed person.