Headnote for 1714E, 504.06000 - Meritorious or Satisfactory Work Record; Prior Promotion or Wage Increase - California Public Employment Relations Board

EMPLOYER DISCRIMINATION; EVIDENCE OF UNLAWFUL MOTIVATION; NEXUS – Meritorious or Satisfactory Work Record; Prior Promotion or Wage Increase

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504.00000 – EMPLOYER DISCRIMINATION; EVIDENCE OF UNLAWFUL MOTIVATION; NEXUS
504.06000 – Meritorious or Satisfactory Work Record; Prior Promotion or Wage Increase

Although the principal testified that she had concerns about the teacher’s teaching style for months, the teacher had an exemplary record. In fact the principal had previously written a glowing recommendation for the teacher’s application as a consulting teacher, in which he would evaluate “teachers in trouble.” The teacher’s performance evaluations included praise for the teacher’s ability to assess students and to modify his teaching style to meet students’ needs.