The court found that the teacher’s 1st Amendment claim failed
~ Had to prove the speech was a substantial or motivating factor in the non-renewal decision.
Found the equal protection claims based on race and gender discrimination failed because of lack of evidence
The teacher won on his Equal Protection claim for sexual orientation discrimination
~ The board failed to establish a credible reason for not renewing the teacher, and the non-renewal decision was motivated by his sexual orientation
He was entitled to his job back, back pay, and damages for mental and emotional distress
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