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Thunder Basin teacher urges board to review tenure and contract-renewal practices
Summary
Dr. Heather Bradford told the board she was denied tenure despite prior 'proficient and distinguished' evaluations and asked trustees to investigate contract-renewal practices at Thunder Basin High School; the board declined to discuss personnel matters in open session.
Dr. Heather Bradford, an English teacher at Thunder Basin High School, addressed the board during public comment to raise concerns about tenure and contract-renewal practices in her school’s English department.
Bradford said she had been rated proficient and distinguished in previous evaluations and that her students had shown measurable growth, but she was informed earlier in the month that her contract would not be renewed. “No clear justification was provided for this decision,” she said, asking the board to review tenure and renewal practices to ensure they are based on clear, documented criteria and that teachers receive explanations and support.
The chair and trustees acknowledged the comment and said personnel issues cannot be discussed in public session; the board thanked Bradford for raising the concern and encouraged follow-up through appropriate administrative channels. Bradford said she brought students and letters in support and asked the board to restore trust in the process.
