A school must show cause in order to dismiss a teacher who has attained tenure status. Some state statutes provide a list of circumstances where a school may dismiss a teacher. These circumstances are similar to those in which a state agency may revoke a teacher’s certification. Some causes for dismissal include the following:
- Immoral conduct
- Incompetence
- Neglect of duty
- Substantial noncompliance with school laws
- Conviction of a crime
- Insubordination
- Fraud or misrepresentation
