This document addresses legal requirements for and issues in the nonrenewal of probationary teachers in North Carolina. The interpretive analysis section points out that in order to protect itself against a charge of nonrenewal based on prohibited reasons, the school board must develop a written record that documents factors for its decision. A question-and-answer section examines concerns to administrators and school board members who are considering nonrenewal of a probationary teacher's contract. The appendix highlights North Carolina State law relating to probationary teachers, specifically a definition of terms and the appeals process. (LMI)