Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 16-12.1 - School Administrators' Rights

• administrator: as used in this chapter applies only to full time, certified professionals having the authority in the interest of a local or regional school district or school within a district to direct, supervise, advise, or manage; provided, however, the term "administrator" does not include superintendents of schools or assistant superintendents of schools. See Rhode Island General Laws 16-12.1-2
• Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
• Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. ^Source:
• Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
• Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
• Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.