The Georgia Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling that the 2023 firing of Cobb County elementary school teacher Katie Rinderle was appropriate action by the school district.
In 2023, Lindell read the book “My Shadow is Purple” in an elementary school class and was fired.
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This book is about exploring gender identity and is aimed at young readers.
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Lindell’s firing for reading the book became a national story, and the action by the Cobb County School Board sparked tensions that led to multiple public meetings and ultimately hearings on her firing.
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Ultimately, the board voted 4-3 to confirm the termination, and Rinderle took the matter to court.
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On March 12, the Georgia Court of Appeals upheld a previous ruling that the dismissal was appropriate and dismissed Lindell’s lawsuit to reinstate her employment.
Rinderle can now appeal the decision by filing a writ with the Georgia Supreme Court, but it must be filed within 20 days of the ruling, which is March 12, court records show.
This means Rinderle must submit documents to the GSC by April 1 in order to be listed for further legal review.
Channel 2 Action News Rinderle’s attorney has been contacted for comment on next steps in the case.
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