01-1841 Jensen v. School District of Rhinelander

By: dmc-admin//February 18, 2002//

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“We have reviewed the evaluation. It exclusively concerns the board’s view of the manner in which Jensen performed his responsibilities as superintendent. While Jensen’s reputation may be damaged by disclosing the evaluation, as the trial court aptly observed, media reports of Jensen’s administrative leave and replacement certainly have already had, at least in the Rhinelander area, some adverse effect on his reputation. This circumstance diminishes Jensen’s reputational interest in the balance. ‘In addition, our courts have recognized that a prominent public official, or an official in a position of authority, should have a lower expectation of privacy regarding his or her employment records.'”

Judgment affirmed.

Recommended for publication in the official reports.

Dist III, Oneida County, Mangerson, J., Hoover, P.J.

Attorneys:

For Appellant: David J. Hase, Milwaukee

For Respondent: Michael L. Eckert, Rhinelander; Mitchell R. Olson, Rhinelander

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