Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia

ATLANTA,____________________

May 26, 2016

The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order:

A16A1693. MUSCOGEE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION v. LAQUITA

BUCKNER.

The Muscogee County Board of Education filed this direct appeal seeking review of the trial court’s order affirming the decision of the State Board of Education, finding that the Muscogee County Board of Education failed to properly notify Laquita Buckner of its decision to terminate her employment. We lack jurisdiction.

An appeal from a decision of the superior court reviewing a decision of a local administrative agency must be taken by application for discretionary appeal. OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (1). Because the Muscogee County Board of Education failed to follow the discretionary appeal procedure as required, this appeal is ordered DISMISSED for lack of jurisdiction.

Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia

05/26/2016 Clerk’s Office, Atlanta,____________________ I certify that the above is a true extract from the minutes of the Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Witness my signature and the seal of said court hereto affixed the day and year last above written.

, Clerk.