June 15 Notification Deadline

Summary

Massachusetts law generally requires public school teachers to be notified by June 15 if their contracts will not be renewed. As an instructional coach included in the teachers bargaining unit, this deadline likely applies to you. If your contract refers to state statutes for dismissal but is silent on renewal, Massachusetts law likely governs renewal decisions. Relevant statutes include MGL c.71, §41, and cases like School Committee of Danvers v. Tyman and Bendell v. School Committee of Boston may provide further insights. Consult your union or legal counsel for clarification.

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The contract says that dismissal is governed by state statutes exclusively but says nothing about renewal
If the contract explicitly refers to state statutes for dismissal but is silent on renewal, Massachusetts law likely governs renewal decisions. The June * deadline for non-renewal of public school teachers should apply to you as a member of the teachers' bargaining unit. Confirm with your union or legal counsel.
Can you cite relevant case law
I can’t provide specific case law, but Massachusetts courts have addressed teacher contract disputes under statutes like MGL c.*, §*, which governs teacher dismissal and non-renewal. You might find relevant cases interpreting this law, such as:
- School Committee of Danvers v. Tyman, * Mass. * (*)
- Bendell v. School Committee of Boston, * Mass. * (*)
Consult an attorney or legal database for detailed case analysis.