School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of Colorado and Board of Education of School District No. 1…

Summary

The court held that the collective bargaining agreements were ambiguous regarding whether teachers had to be compensated for English language acquisition training. Because the agreements required payment for extra-duty "In-Service Education" and that term could reasonably encompass the training, the issue was properly submitted to the jury, which found a breach and awarded damages. The court affirmed the court of appeals, while relying on somewhat different reasoning concerning the specific contract provisions.