Mary C. Donaldson, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Board of Education of the City of North Wildwood, Cape May County…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the Appellate Division, holding that a non‑tenured teacher is entitled to a statement of reasons for non‑renewal of her contract, and ordered the Board of Education to provide such reasons. The decision was based on fairness, administrative law principles, and the absence of a controlling statutory prohibition, with a dissent arguing that the later statute precludes the requirement.