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JEFFERSON PARISH, La. - A lawsuit against the Jefferson Parish School Board over the firing of dozens of teachers was before a judge on Tuesday.
During a Monday hearing, lawyers for a Jefferson Parish teachers union accused the school board of violating state and district policies when it fired more than 50 teachers last summer under a new policy that places performance over seniority and other factors in layoff decisions.
One of the union's main complaints is a new board policy that allows for the dismissal of teachers with "unsatisfactory" or "needs improvement" ratings.
Board members said their actions were justified.
The union is seeking a permanent injunction that would force the school system to put the teachers back to work.
