Kaufman V. Pima Junior College Governing Board Of Pima Junior College District

Appellant was hired by the governing board of Pima Junior College in early 1968 on the recommendation of Dr. Oliver Lane, the president of Pima Junior College at that time, for the fiscal year of 1968 through 1969, in the position of dean of administration of Pima Junior College. He was re-hired by the board for the fiscal year 1969 through 1970. The board also gave its tentative commitment for the fiscal year 1970 through 1971. No written contracts however, were issued to the appellant. Nevertheless, for the 1969 through 1970 fiscal year, appellant was given an annual salary of $20,000 and a $2,000 car allowance.