In re Resolutions Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Teaching Contracts of Carol Grzybowski and Heather Mignone, Probationary Teachers.

**What Happened** Two probationary teachers, Carol Grzybowski and Heather Mignone, worked for Independent School District No. 276. At the end of their first year, they requested to remain on probationary status for a second year instead of moving to continuing (permanent) contracts. Later, when the school district decided not to renew their contracts, the teachers challenged this decision, arguing they should have been given continuing contracts. **What the Court Decided** The court sided with the school district. The judges ruled that by requesting a second year of probationary status, the teachers had voluntarily given up their rights to continuing contracts. The school district was therefore allowed to not renew their teaching contracts without the additional protections that come with permanent employment. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case shows how important it is to understand the consequences of employment decisions. When workers have the option to move from probationary to permanent status, choosing to stay probationary can mean giving up job security protections. Teachers and other workers should carefully consider the long-term implications before requesting to remain in probationary positions, as this decision may limit their future employment rights.