MESD actions to reinstate teacher consistent with fair dismissal laws

For Immediate Release

April 22, 2015

Contact: Laura Conroy
503-257-1516
lconroy@mesd.k12.or.us
www.mesd.k12.or.us

MESD actions to reinstate teacher consistent with fair dismissal laws

(Portland, OR) – MESD today confirmed that it had reinstated Brett Bigham as an employee, placed him on administrative leave, and provided him with notice of the interim Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate his contract to the MESD Board of Directors, in accordance with fair dismissal laws. The Board will review the interim Superintendent’s recommendation at a date no sooner than May 13, 2015.

MESD spokeswoman Laura Conroy commented that “MESD strives to ensure that all employees are treated with respect and receive fair and legal process in employment matters. The actions taken by the MESD to reinstate Mr. Bigham, provide him with notice of the interim Superintendent’s recommendation of termination and an opportunity for a hearing on the recommendation with the MESD Board at a date no sooner than May 13, is consistent with our commitment to providing respect and fair and legal process to employees.”