Delaware Code Title 14. Education § 1411. Reasons for termination

Termination at the end of the school year shall be for 1 or more of the following reasons:  Immorality, misconduct in office, incompetency, disloyalty, neglect of duty, wilful and persistent insubordination, a reduction in the number of teachers required as a result of decreased enrollment or a decrease in education services.  The board shall have power to suspend any teacher pending a hearing if the situation warrants such action.