Margaret Lewis was a tenured teacher in a suburban school district. After work one day, she went to happy hour with her colleagues and had several glasses of wine. On her way home, she was stopped by police and charged with a DUI (driving under the influence). She explained to the police what had happened, but they arrested her anyway. When her arrest became public, the school board pressured her resignation.

Use these questions to guide your original response:

• Can the board force Ms. Lewis to resign? Why or why not?
• Is the infraction serious enough to warrant dismissal? Why or why not?
• What rights does Ms. Martin have as a teacher in this situation?
• What conclusion do you think the court would reach in this situation? Provide a rationale for your response.