Analyzes judicial response to employees who had been dismissed for sexual misconduct and objected to their school districts' dismissal processes. Issues tend to fall into three categories: elements of proof; relationship to the judicial evidentiary process; and standard for judicial review. Advises administrators to prepare, publish, and enforce…

Although courts have been supportive of efforts by school districts to dismiss sexually abusive employees, they have not been as receptive to claims that abused students should be compensated. Offers measures school districts should take in investigating applicants prior to employment and in investigating complaints after employment. (MLF)