Opinion ID: 2066191
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: district findings

Text: The District found that Johanson's conduct toward Craig and Jacob was unprofessional. The District specifically found that the following conduct was unprofessional and largely undisputed: allowing the fifth grade students to hide from [Jacob] while he was in the rest room; tying, or allowing Jacob to wrap himself up with an electrical cord; taking Craig to the door that separates the fourth and fifth grade classrooms, opening that door, and telling Craig Look at these kids because they will be your classmates next year if you don't get to working.; placing soap on Craig's tongue; and giving Craig a paper bag and telling him to pack his things and get out of the classroom. Although there was conflicting testimony, the District further found that Johanson had used physical force or restraint when the need for physical force either did not exist or had ended. Finally, the District found that Johanson's conduct was contrary to state law as well as the disciplinary procedures contained in the teacher handbook, the District's policies, and the District's rules and regulations. Accordingly, the District terminated Johanson's contract effective at the end of the current contract period. In a lengthy order, the district court concluded that there was insufficient evidence to support the District's findings.