Can a charter school fire a varsity softball couch for misappropriation of funds although the parents handled all fundraising monies and turned in all reciepts to the booster club as instructed?
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Can a charter school fire a varsity softball couch for misappropriation of funds although the parents handled all fundraising monies and turned in all reciepts to the booster club as instructed?
Parents had a new softball uniform fundraiser and purchased them without going through the school booster club. This was done with the athletic director’s knowledge, softball coach was fired mid-season for, they say, misappropriation of funds. Santa Rosa Academy, Menifee Ca A petition was turned in with over 600 signatures and the teammates addressed the stone cold faces of the school board. All that is asked is the coach be able to be back on the field to finish the season. Would appreciate your understanding of this sad situation.
Asked on April 29, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, California
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
The short answer is, if the couch did not have an employment contract (including a union agreement, if there any unions at this school) which limits the reasons for termination, or which requieres that a certain process or procedure be followed for termination, then yes, the school could fire him. Without an employment contract, the couch was an "employee at will," and, as the term implies, an employee at will may be terminated at any time, for any reason whatsover.
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