Volume 56, 2019

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Issue 26, Dec. 20 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • M.S. v. Hillsborough Township Public School District, 2019 WL 6817169 (3rd Cir. 2019)
    • Ambler v. Board of School Directors of Hatboro-Horsham School District, et al, 2019 WL 6754781 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2019)
  • In Short
    • School District of Philadelphia v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, 2019 WL 6834698 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2019)
    • Kelly v. Bristol Township School District, 2019 WL 6698210 (E.D. Pa. 2019)
  •  Arbitrations
    • In the Matter of Arbitration Between Williamsport Area School District and Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals Association

Issue 25, Dec. 6 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • Smith v. Mid-Valley School District, 2019 WL 6130666 (M.D. PA 2019)
  • In Short
    • Parker v. School District of Philadelphia, 2019 WL 6218221 (E.D. Pa. 2019)

Issue 24, Nov. 22 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • City of Harrisburg v. Prince, 2019 WL 5883528 (Pa 2019)
    • B.W. v. Career and Technology Center of Lackawanna County, 2019 WL 5692770 (M.D. Pa. 2019)
    • Matthew B., by and through his parents v. Pleasant Valley School District, 2019 WL 5692538 (M.D. Pa. 2019)
    • Bonham v. Bobersky, 2019 WL 5963171 (M.D. Pa. 2019)
  • In Short
    • Doe v. Governor of Pennsylvania, 2019 WL 5691813 (3rd Cir. 2019)
    • Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board v. Perretta, 2019 WL 6114465 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2019)

Issue 23, Nov. 8 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, Local Union No. 37 v. North Allegheny School District, et al., 2019 WL 5556265 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2019)
    • Punxsutawney Area School District v. Broadwing Timber, LLC, 2019 WL 5561413 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2019)
    • Baker v. Benton Area School District, et al., 2019 WL 5569178 (M.D. Pa. 2019)
  • In Short
    • East Stroudsburg Area School District v. Dallan Acquisitions, LLC, et al., 2019 WL 5250833 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2019)
      East Stroudsburg School District v. Meadow Lake Plaza, LLC, et al., 2019 WL 5250831 (Pa. Cmwlth 2019)
    • Cluck v. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 2019 WL 5448685 (Pa. Cmwlth 2019)

Issue 22, Oct. 25 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • Javitz v. County of Luzerne, 2019 WL 5076366 (3d Cir. 2019)
    • Briggs v. Potter County, 2019 WL 4316995 (3d Cir. 2019)
  • In Short
    • White v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 2019 WL 4795456 ( Pa. Cmwlth. Ct. 2019)
    • Eastman v. Smith, 2019 WL 5102818 (W.D. Pa. 2019)
    • H.D. v. Kennett Consolidated School District, 2019 WL 4935193 (E.D. Pa. 2019)
  •  Arbitrations
    • In the Matter of Arbitration Between Ringgold School District and Ringgold Education Association PSEA/NE

Issue 21, Oct. 11 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • A.H. v. Minersville Area School District, 2019 WL 4875331 (M.D. PA 2019)
    • Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board, 926 F.3d 837 (D.C. Cir. 2019)
    • Perkiomen Valley School District v. S.D. by and through J.D., 2019 WL 4675001 (E.D. Pa. 2019)
  • In Short
    • Marchwood Associates GP, LLC, t/a Marchwood Associates, L.P., Appellant v. Downingtown Area School District and Chester County Board of Assessment Appeals and Chester County, 2019 WL 4464241 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2019)
    • Lejeune, G. v. Khepera Charter School, et al., 2019 WL 4674382 (E.D. Pa. 2019)
    • Bosco v. Pittsburgh Board of Public Education, et al., 2019 WL 4736959 (W.D. Pa. 2019)
    • Mayer v. Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, et al., 2019 WL 4674397 (E.D. Pa. 2019)
  •  Arbitrations
    • In the Matter of Arbitration Between DuBois Area Education Association and DuBois Area School District

Issue 20, Sept. 27 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • Northeastern Pennsylvania Freethought Society v. County of Lackawanna Transit System, 2019 WL 4437822 (3rd Cir. 2019)
    • Interest of J.J.M., 2019 WL 4267109 (Pa. Super. 2019)
    • Weller v. Williams Valley School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 03-18 (Office of the Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Education 2019)
    • Spangler v. School District of Philadelphia, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 02-18 (Office of the Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Education 2019)
    • Haninchick v. Lebanon School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 03-17 (Office of the Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Education 2018)
  • In Short
    • Kutztown University v. Bollinger, 2019 WL 4390513 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2019)
    • Vladimirsky v. School District of Philadelphia, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 02-12 (Office of the Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Education 2018)
    • Jones v. School District of Philadelphia, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 01-11 (Office of the Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Education 2018)
  •  Arbitrations
    • In the Matter of the Arbitration Between Bucks County IU #22 Education Association, PSEA/NEA and Bucks County IU #22

Issue 19, Sept. 13 — In this issue:

  • Notice of Proposed Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws of the Pennsylvania School Board Solicitors Association
  • School Laws
    • Henry v. School District of Philadelphia, 2019 WL 4247914 (E.D. Pa. 2019)
    • Flood v. Sherk, 2019 WL 4126575 (W.D. PA. 2019)
    • Slater v. School District of Philadelphia, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 01-19 (Office of the Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Education 2019)
    • Chek v. School District of Philadelphia, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 02-19 (Office of the Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Education 2019)
  • In Short
    • Grimes v. Department of Education, 2019 WL 3885058 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2019)
    • Greenfield v. Hanover Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 01-18 (Office of the Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Education 2019)
  •  Arbitrations
    • East Lycoming Education Association and East Lycoming School District

Issue 18, August 30 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • Price v. Commonwealth Charter Academy – Cyber School, 2019 WL 3816788 (E.D. Pa. 2019)
    • Harmer v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 2019 WL 2956301 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2019)
    • Watters v. Board of School Directors of the City of Scranton, 2019 WL 3987808 (M.D. Pa. 2019)
    • Tucker v. School District of Philadelphia, 2019 WL 3802066 (E.D. Pa. 2019)
    • Eck v. Oley Valley School District, 2019 WL 3842399 (W.D. Pa)
  • Arbitrations
    • Montgomery Count IU No. 23 Education Association, PSEA/NEA and Montgomery County IU No. 23
    • Coatesville Area Teachers Association and Coatesville Area School District

Issue 17, August 16 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • A.P. by E.F. v. Lower Merion Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 3494424 (E.D. Pa. Aug. 1, 2019).
    • Antonia Pantoja Charter Sch. V. Dep’t. of Educ., 2019 WL 3540074 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2019).
    • Williams v. Pennridge Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 3430275 (3d Cir. July 30, 2019).
    • Schreiber v. Moon Area Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 3307249 (W.D. Pa. July 23, 2019).
    • Ariel Christina Eure, et al, v. Friends’ Central School Corp, et al., 2019 WL 3573489 (E.D. Pa. Aug. 5, 2019).
    • R.F. v. Southern Lehigh Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 3714484 (E.D. Pa. Aug. 7, 2019).
    • M.C. v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 2019 WL 3456602 (E.D. Pa. July 31, 2019).
    • John Doe v. University of the Sciences, 2019 WL 3413821 (E.D. Pa. July 29, 2019).
  • In Short
    • In re Chester-Upland Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 3312461 (Pa. July 24, 2019).
    • John P. Sivick v. State Ethics Commission, 2019 WL 3561826 (Pa. Aug. 6, 2019).
  • Arbitrations
    • Pittsburgh Board of Public Education v. Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers, Local 400, AFL-CIO
    • Whitehall-Coplay School District v. Whitehall-Coplay Educational Support Personnel Association

Issue 16, August 2 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • W. Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania v. Rodriguez, 2019 WL 3307901 (Pa. Commw. Ct. July 24, 2019).
    • Millcreek Twp. Sch. Dist. v. Millcreek Twp. Educ. Support Pers. Ass’n, 2019 WL 3210240 (Pa. July 17, 2019).
    • Darrington v. Milton Hershey Sch., 2019 WL 3304701 (E.D. Pa. July 23, 2019).
    • Tammy Smith on behalf of minor, S.S. v. Mid-Valley Sch. Dist. & Salisbury Behavioral Health, Inc., d/b/a/ New Story Throop, 2019 WL 3202175 (M.D. Pa. July 16, 2019).
    • LeJeune G. v. Khepera Charter Sch., 2019 WL 3335138 (3d Cir. July 25, 2019).
    • Anderson v. Abington Heights Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 3285534 (3d Cir. July 22, 2019).
    • Erie-W. Pennsylvania Port Auth. v. Erie Cty. Bd. of Assessment Appeals, 2019 WL 3047106 (Pa. Commw. Ct. July 12, 2019).
    • Latrobe Area Hosp. v. Westmoreland Cty. Bd. of Assessment Appeals, 2019 WL 3242295 (Pa. Commw. Ct. July 19, 2019).
    • Aponte v. Pottstown Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 3080938 (E.D. Pa. July 12, 2019).
    • Rochester Area Sch. Dist. v. Weidner, 2019 WL 3022035 (Pa. Commw. Ct. July 11, 2019).
  • Arbitrations
    • Canon-McMillan School District v. Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Local 32BJ

Issue 15, July 19 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • California Area Sch. Dist. v. California Area Educ. Ass’n, PSEA/NEA, 2019 WL 2997057 (Pa. Commw. Ct July 10, 2019).
    • Diamond v. Pennsylvania State Education Association, 2019 WL 2929875 (W.D. Pa. July 8, 2019).
    • Holt v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2019 WL 3021798 (3d. Cir. July 10, 2019).
    • A.H., by & through K.P., v. Colonial Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 3021232 (3d. Cir. July 10, 2019).
    • Walsh for & on behalf of Nat’l Labor Relations Bd. v. Mountain View Care & Rehab. Ctr., LLC, 2019 WL 2865891 (M.D. Pa. July 2, 2019).
  • In Short
    • Furst v. Easton Area Sch. Dist. & Easton Area Bd. of Educ., 2019 WL 2932308 (Pa. Commw. Ct. July 9, 2019).
    • Wilkinsburg Sch. Dist. v. Todd Elliott Koger, 2019 WL 2997462 (Pa. Commw. Ct. July 10, 2019).
    • N. Berks Reg’l Police Commi’n v. Berks Cty. Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #71, 2019 WL 2865208 (Pa. July 3, 2019).

Issue 14, July 5 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • Baloga v. Pittston Area Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 2588528 (3d Cir. June 25, 2019).
    • M.G. v. N. Hunterdon-Voorhees Reg’l High Sch. Dist. Bd. Of Educ., 2019 WL 2537851 (3d Cir. June 20, 2019).
    • G.S. v. Rose Tree Media Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 2568245 (E.D. Pa. June 21, 2019).
    • Ida D. v. Pedro Rivera, 2019 WL 2615481 (E.D. Pa. June 26, 2019).
    • Ines S. Zohni v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 2019 WL 2642646 (E.D. Pa. June 27, 2019).
    • A.B. v. Pleasant Valley Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 2715681 (M.D. Pa. June 28, 2019).
    • Angela White v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 2019 WL 2587775 (Pa. Commw. Ct. June 25, 2019).
  • In Short
    • Nicole B. v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 2019 WL 2590045 (Pa. June 25, 2019).
    • M.O. v. Dep’t of Human Servs., 2019 WL 2619943 (Pa. Commw. Ct. June 27, 2019).
    • Evans v. Whitehall-Coplay Sch. Dist., June 26, 2019.
  • Arbitrations
    • Coatesville Area Teachers Association v. Coatesville Area School District 

Issue 13, June 21 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • Fort Bend County, Texas v. Davis, 193 S. Ct. 1843 (2019).
    • California Univ. of Pennsylvania v. Bradshaw, 2019 WL 2305947 (Pa. Commw. Ct. May 31, 2019).
    • Goodwin v. Pennridge Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 2327705 (E.D. Pa. May 31, 2019).
    • Giansante v. Pittsburgh Public Sch., 2019 WL 2422780 (W.D. Pa. June 10, 2019).
    • Godfrey v. Southern York Cty. Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 2419665 (M.D. Pa. June 10, 2019).
    • Jada H. v. Rivera, 2019 WL 2493912 (E.D. Pa. June 6, 2019).
  • In Short
    • Klein v. Oregon Bureau of Labor & Indus., 2019 WL 2493912 (U.S. June 17, 2019).
    • Brian Rittmeyer and the Tribune-Review v. Highlands School District
  • Arbitrations
    • Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 Education Association, PSEA/NEA v. Riverview Intermediate Unit 6
    • Association of Clinton County Educators v. Keystone Central School District

Issue 12, June 7 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • Doe v. Boyertown Area Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 2257330 (U.S. May 28, 2019).
    • M.J.G. v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, et al., 2019 WL 2305027 (3d. Cir. May 30, 2019).
    • Martel v. Allegheny Cty., 2019 WL 2202803 (Pa. Commw. Ct. May 22, 2019).
  • Arbitrations
    • Education Association of Norristown Area School District, PSEA/NEA v. Norristown Area School District

Issue 11, May 24 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • Hartnett v. Pennsylvania State Educ. Ass’n, 2019 WL 2160404 (M.D. Pa. May 17, 2019).
    • Doe v. Pennridge Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 2011069 (E.D. Pa. May 7, 2019).
    • Robb v. Lock Haven Univ. of Pennsylvania, 2019 WL 2005636 (M.D. Pa. May 7, 2019).
    • MDB v. Punxsutawney Christian Sch., 2019 WL 1970739 (W.D. Pa. May 3, 2019).
    • T.C. v. Hempfield Area Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 1932377 (W.D. Pa. May 1, 2019).
  • In Short
    • M.S., et. al. v. Susquehanna Twp. Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 2158906 (M.D. Pa. Mar. 4, 2019).
    • Lower Swatara Twp. v. Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, 2019 WL 1938882 (Commw. Ct. Pa. May 2, 2019).
    • Student v. Clark County Sch. Dist. (NV)

Issue 10, May 10 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes v. EEOC, et al., 2019 WL 1756679 (U.S. Apr. 22, 2019).
    • Finnerty v. Pennsylvania Dep’t. of Cmty. and Econ. Dev., 2019 WL 1797668 (Pa. Commw. Ct. Apr. 25, 2019).
    • Purnell v. Radnor Twp. Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 1585113 (E.D. Pa. Apr. 12, 2019).
    • Upper Perkiomen Sch. Dist. v. Giansante, 2019 WL 1556209 (Pa. Commw. Ct. Apr. 10, 2019).
    • Feldman v. Pennsylvania Comm’n on Crime and Delinquency, 2019 WL 1715782 (Pa. Commw. Ct. Apr. 18, 2019).
    • Appeal of Marple Newtown Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 1601920 (Pa. Commw. Ct. Apr. 15, 2019).
    • Muhammad v. Pennsylvania Dep’t of Education, 2019 WL 1552567 (E.D. Pa. Apr. 10, 2019).
    • T.R. v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 2019 WL 1745737 (E.D. Pa. Apr. 18, 2019).
    • Green v. Mount Carmel Area Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 1787592 (M.D. Pa. Apr. 24, 2019).
    • In re: Shaw, 2019 WL 1770092 (Pa. Ct. Jud. Disc. Apr. 23, 2019).
    • Kanofsky v. Bethlehem Area Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 1886049 (U.S. Apr. 29, 2019).
  • Arbitrations
    • City of Madison v. Teamsters Union Local. No. 695

Issue 9, Apr. 26 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • Fadzen v. Pittsburgh Public Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 1501122 (Pa. Commw. Ct. Apr. 4, 2019).
    • Rodriguez Fuentes v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 2019 WL 1505861 (E.D. Pa. Apr. 4, 2019).
    • Reading Sch. Dist. v. I-Lead Charter School, 2019 WL 1179160 (Pa. Commw. Ct. Mar. 14, 2019).
    • Dep’t. of Educ. v. D.E., 2019 WL 1505859 (E.D. Pa. Apr. 5, 2019).
    • C.F. by W.F. v. Radnor Twp Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 1227710 (E.D. Pa. Mar. 14, 2019).
    • Meredith v. Cty. of Jefferson, 2019 WL 1437821  (W.D. Pa. Apr. 1, 2019).
  • In short:
    • I-LEAD v. Berks Cty. Board of Appeals, Apr. 10, 2019.
    • Octavia A. v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 2019 WL 1498926 (E.D. Pa. Apr. 2, 2019).
    • Kegerise v. Susquehanna Twp. Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 1507309 (M.D. Pa. Apr. 5, 2019).
    • Jones v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 2019 WL 1445636 (Pa. Commw. Ct. Apr. 2, 2019).
    • Vladimirsky v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 2019 WL 1445576 (Pa. Commw. Ct. Apr. 2, 2019).
    • Baker v. Moon Area Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 1552052 (W.D. Pa. Apr. 10, 2019).
    • Weathers v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 2019 WL 1545185 (E.D. Pa. Apr. 8, 2019).
    • Kristin Newvine v. Jersey Shore Area Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 1466898 (Pa. Apr. 3, 2019).
  • Arbitrations
    • Clearfield School District v. Clearfield Education Association
    • Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 v. Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 Education Association

Issue 8, Apr. 12 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • B.L. v. Mahanoy Area Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 1298378 (M.D. Pa. Mar. 21, 2019).
    • Cuvo v. Pocono Mountain Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 1424524 (M.D. Pa. Mar. 29, 2019).
    • Michael v. Quaker Valley Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 1349556 (W.D. Pa. Mar. 26. 2019).
    • Zahradnik v. Valley View Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 1424731 (M.D. Pa. Mar. 30, 2019).
    • Edwards v. Beaver County Career and Technical Center, et al., March 22, 2019.
    • Disability Rights Pennsylvania v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 2019 WL 1405844 (E.D. Pa. Mar. 28, 2019).
  • In short:
    • Weathers v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 2019 WL 1259496 (E.D. Pa. Mar. 19, 2019).
    • Comensky v. Pennsylvania, 2019 WL 1359241 (W.D. Pa. Mar. 26, 2019).
    • Reuther v. Delaware County Bureau of Elections, 2019 WL 1339484 (Pa. Mar. 26, 2019).
    • Mendez v. Stroudsburg High Sch., 2019 WL 1429642 (M.D. Pa. Mar. 29, 2019).
    • Kowal v. Ferndale Area Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 1331080 (W.D. Pa. Mar. 25, 2019).
    • Risser v. Steelton-Highspire Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 1330356 (M.D. Pa. Mar. 25, 2019).
    • In re: Appointment of a Receiver for the Chester Upland Sch. Dist. Petition of Dept. of Educ., 2019 WL 1274872 (Pa. Mar. 20, 2019).
    • Gaugemela Holdings, LLC. v. Sch. Dist. of Pittsburgh, 2019 WL 1273714 (Pa. Mar. 20, 2019).

Issue 7, Mar. 29 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. v. DeVos, 2019 WL 1082162 (D.D.C. Mar. 7, 2019).
    • Frankhouser v. Clearfield County Career and Technology Center, 2019 WL 1259570 (W.D. Pa. Mar. 19, 2019).
    • Howard v. Chester County Office of Juvenile Probation and Parole, 2019 WL 1233780 (E.D. Pa. March 15, 2019).
  • In short:
    • Lesher v. Zimmerman, 2019 WL 1110114 (E.D. Pa. Mar. 11, 2019).
    • Chatterji v. City of Pittsburgh, 2019 WL 1099798 (W.D. Pa. Mar. 8, 2019)
  • Arbitrations
    • West Chester Area School District v. West Chester Area Education Association, PSEA/NEA

Issue 6, Mar. 15 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • J.S. v. Manheim Twp. Sch. Dist. (Feb. 25, 2019)
    • Kobrick v. Stevens, 2019 WL 950333 (3d Cir. Feb. 26, 2019)
    • Donaldson v. SEPTA, 2019 WL 801965 (E.D. Pa. Feb. 21, 2019)
    • Caristo v. Blairsville-Saltsburg Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 970946 (W.D. Pa. Feb. 28, 2019)
    • Rose Tree Media School District v. M.J. 2019 WL 1062487 (E.D. Pa. Mar. 6. 2019)
  • In short:
    • Yovino v. Rizo, 2019 WL 889486 (U.S. 2019)
    • Spearman v. Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation, 2019 WL 913641 (W.D. Pa. Feb. 25, 2019)
    • Middlebrooks v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 2019 WL 936645 (E.D. Pa. Feb. 26, 2019).

Issue 5, Mar. 1 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • Williams v. City of Allentown, 2019 WL 536653 (E.D. Pa. Feb. 11, 2019)
    • Colonial Sch. Dist. v. G.K., 2019 WL 588781 (3d. Cir. Feb. 13, 2019)
      OPINION NOT PRECEDENTIAL
    • Luu v. Esterly, 2019 WL 632031 (E.D. Pa. Feb. 14, 2019)
  • In short:
    • Lee v. v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 2019 WL 568933 (E.D. Pa. Feb. 11, 2019).
    • Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Pollick, (Jan. 7, 2019)
  • Arbitrations
    • Pittsburgh Public Schools v. Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers

Issue 4, Feb. 15 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • Culley v. Cumberland Valley Sch. Dist. (3d Cir., December 20, 2018)
    • Allegheny Intermediate Unit v. E. Allegheny Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 321139 (Pa. Commw. Ct. Jan. 25, 2019)
    • H.S. v. Stroudsburg Area Sch. Dist. 2019 WL 339168 (M.D. Pa. Jan. 28, 2019)
    • Jada H. v. Pedro Rivera, et al., 2019 WL 448893 (E.D. Pa. Feb. 4, 2019)
  • In short:
    • Smith v. Kelly Servs., Inc., 2019 WL 339986 (E.D. Pa. Jan. 25, 2019)
    • Easton Area Sch. Dist. v. Miller, 2019 WL 422563 (Pa. Feb. 4, 2019)
  • Arbitrations
    • Keystone Oaks School District v. Keystone Oaks Education Association

Issue 3, Feb. 1 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • S. v. W. Chester Area Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 199901 (E.D. Pa. Jan. 14, 2019)
    • Myers v. City of Wilkes-Barre, 2019 WL 210968 (M.D. Pa. Jan. 15, 2019)
    • Anthony Lyn Stevenson, Sr. v. Great Valley School District, 2019 WL 249581 (E.D. Pa. Jan. 17, 2019)
    • Catasauqua Area Sch. Dist. v. Pennsylvania Dep’t of Educ., 2019 WL 255421 (Pa. Commw. Ct. Jan. 18, 2019)
    • Governor’s Office of Admin. v. Campbell, 2019 WL 302355 (Pa. Commw. Ct. Jan. 24, 2019)
    • Lehighton Area Sch. Dist. v. Bradley, Carbon County Court of Common Pleas (Jan. 9, 2019) Memorandum Opinion
  • In short:
    • Commonwealth v. Pazuhanich, 2019 WL 210421 (Pa. Super. Ct. Jan. 16, 2019)
    • Black and Davison v. Chambersburg Area Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 314635 (M.D. Pa. Jan. 24, 2019)
    • G.S. v. Rose Tree Media Sch. Dist., 2019 WL 273108 (3d Cir. Jan. 22, 2019)
  • Arbitrations
    • BLaST Intermediate Unit and BLaST Education Association, PSEA/NEA

Issue 2, Jan. 18 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • John P. Sivick v. State Ethics Commission, 2019 WL 81867 (PA 2018)
    • J.R. v. Penns Manor Area School District, 2019 WL 96041 (W.D. Pa. Jan. 2, 2019)
    • Gillespie v. Main Line Health, 2019 WL 119978 (E.D. Pa. Jan. 7, 2019)
    • Allan Myers, L.P. v. Department of Transportation, 2019 WL 165632 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2019)
    • C.S. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services, Bureau of Hearings and Appeals, , 2019 WL 114065 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2019)
  • In short:
    • JoeAnna McClain individually, and Nana’s Daycare, LLC v. Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Food and Nutrition, 2019 WL 81959 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2019)
    • Chamberlain v. Wyoming County, 2019 WL 108847 (M.D. Pa. Jan. 4, 2019)
    • Brearey v. Brennan, 2019 WL 111037 (E.D. Pa. Jan. 4, 2019)
    • Borough of Pottstown v. Suber-Aponte, 2019 WL 122160 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2019)
    • Ocasio v. Ciach, et al, 2019 WL 158280 (E.D. Pa. 2019)

Issue 1, Jan. 7 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • Brewington v. School District of Philadelphia, 2018 WL 6815459 (PA 2018)
    • Beam v. Western Wayne School District, 2018 WL 6567722 (M.D. Pa. 2018)
  • In short:
    • IN RE: Consolidated Appeals of Chester-Upland School District and Chichester School District from the Decisions of the Board of Assessment Appeals of Delaware County, 2018 WL 6797482 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018)
    • Press and Journal, Inc. v. Borough of Middletown, 2018 WL 6567824 (M.D. Pa. 2018)
    • S.W. v. Abington School District, 2018 WL 6604339 (E.D. Pa. 2018)
    • L.T. v. North Penn School District, 2018 WL 6600206 (E.D. Pa. 2018)
    • Alderette v. Lawrence County Career and Technical Center, et al., 2018 WL 6680576 (W.D. Pa. 2018)
    • Razzano v. Sarandrea, 2018 WL 6812561 (W.D. Pa. 2018)
  • Arbitrations
    • Williamsport Area School District and Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals Association
    • Education Association of Norristown Area and Norristown Area School District

Volume 55, 2018

Issue 22, Dec. 14 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • Central Dauphin School District v. Hawkins, 2018 WL 6441638 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018)
    • Williams v. Pennridge School District, 2018 WL 6413314 (E.D. Pa. 2018)
  • In short:
    • Wolk v. The School District of Lower Merion, ___ A. 3d ___ (Pa. 2018)
    • Archbishop of Philadelphia v. Chester County Board of Assessment Appeals, 2018 WL 6369670 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018)
  • Arbitrations
    • Harrisburg City School District and Education Association
    • Mars Area School District and Education Support Professionals

Issue 21, Nov. 30 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • G.S. v. Rose Tree Media School District, 2018 WL 5809720 (3rd Cir. Court of Appeals 2018)
    • Highhouse v. Wayne Highlands School District, 2018 WL 4565569 (M.D. Pa. 2018)
  • In short:
    • Greco v. Myers Coach Lines, Inc., 2018 WL 59993530 (Pa. Super. 2018)
  • Arbitrations
    • Coatesville Area School District and Education Association
    • Millcreek Township School District and Support Personnel Association
    • Port Allegheny School District and Education Association

Issue 20, Nov. 2 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • Rogers v. Hempfield School District, 2018 WL 4635799 (E.D. Pa. 2018)
    • J.Q.T. v. School District of Philadelphia, 2018 W.L. 4566146 (E.D. Pa. 2018)
  • In short:
    • J.H. v. Rose Tree Media School District, 2018 WL 4405890 (E.D. Pa. 2018)
    • Allen v. Juniata Board of Assessment Appeals, 2018 WL 5117990 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018) OPINION NOT REPORTED
  • Arbitrations
    • Altoona Area School District and PSEA
    • Palmerton Area School District and PSEA

Issue 19, Oct. 5 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • Salyer v. Hollidaysburg Area School District, Top of Form 2018 WL 3579838 (W.D. Pa. 2018)
    • Palardy v. Township of Milburn, 2018 WL 4655942 (3rd Cir. 2018)
  • In short:
    • C.K. v. Wrye, Central IU 10 and Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District (3rd Cir. 2018) OPINION NOT PRECEDENTIAL
    • Judge v. Shikellamy School District, et al, 2018 WL 4558579 (3rd Cir. 2018)
  • Arbitrations
    • Coatesville Area School District and PSEA

Issue 18, Sept. 21 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • K.D. v. Downingtown Area School District, 2018 WL 4441134 (3rd Cir. 2018)
    • Pottsgrove School District v. D.H., 2018 WL 4368154 (E.D. Pa. 2018)
  • In short:
    • E.I.H. v. Fair Lawn Board of Education, 2018 WL 4214309 (3rd Cir. 2018) OPINION NOT PRECEDENTIAL
    • McRae v. School Reform Commission and School District of Philadelphia, 2018 WL 4283056 (E.D. Pa. 2018)
  • Arbitrations
    • Purchase Line School District and PSEA
    • Marion Center School District and PSEA
    • Coatesville Area School District and PSEA

Issue 17, Sept. 7 — In this issue:

  • School Laws
    • Balentine v. Chester Water Authority, 2018 WL 3980097 (Pa. 2018)
    • D.C. on behalf of C.C. and M.C. v. Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, 2018 WL 3968866 (E.D. 2018)
  • In short:
    • PA State System of Higher Education v. Association of PA State College and University Faculties, 2018 WL 4168779 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018)
  • Arbitration
    • Tulpehocken Area School District and Tulpehocken Education Association PSEA/NEA

Issue 16, Aug. 24 — In this issue:

  • School Laws:
    • Easton Area School District v. Rudy Miller and The Express Times, 2018 WL 3483126 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018)
    • Strobel v. Neshannock Township School District, et al., 2018 WL 3586813 (W.D. PA 2018)
  • In Short
    • Moffitt v. Tunkhannock Area School District, 2018 WL 3825834 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018)
  • Arbitration:
    • Greencastle Antrim School District and Greencastle Antrim Education Association PSEA/NEA

Issue 15, Aug. 10 — In this issue:

  • School Laws:
    • Doe v. Boyertown Area School District, 2018 WL 3583578 (3rd Cir. July 26, 2018) (memorandum decision sur petition for rehearing en banc).
    • Doe v. Boyertown Area School District, 2018 WL 3581456 (3rd Cir. July 26, 2018) (revised panel opinion).
  • In Short
    • First reported Supreme Court reference to Valley Forge Towers appears in Williams v. City of Philadelphia, No. 2 EAP 2018, 2018 WL 3455401 (Pa. July 18, 2018)
  • Arbitration:
    • Port Allegany School District and Pennsylvania State Education Association [PSEA]

Issue 14, July 13 — In this issue:

  • School Laws:
    • Minarsky v. Susquehanna County, 2018 WL 3234243 (3rd Cir. 2018).
  •  In Short
    • Lichtenstein v. Lower Merion School District, 2018 WL 3209375 (E.D. Pa. 2018).
  •  Arbitration:
    • Waynesboro Area Education Association, PSEA/NEA and Waynesboro Area School District

Issue 13, June 29 — In this issue:

  • Solicitors Update – US Supreme Court decision in Janus vs. AFSCME
  • School Law:
    • Doe v. Boyertown Area School District, 2018 WL 2355999 (3rd Cir. 2018).
  • In Short
    • J.H. v. Rose Tree Media School District, 2018 WL 3033027 (E.D. Pa. 2018).

Issue 12, June 15 — In this issue:

  • Policy Update
  • School Law:
    • Carr v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, 2018 WL 2926136 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018)
      In the Matter of Private Sale of Property by Millcreek Township School District, 2018 WL 2448800 (Pa. 2018)
    • A.B., et al., v. Tredyffrin/Easttown School District, Civil Action No. 17-2581 (E.D. Pa. 2018)
    • Rouse Brokenstraw Associates Corporation v. Warren County Board of Appeals, et al., 2018 WL 2770619 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018). OPINION NOT REPORTED

Issue 11, June 1 — In this issue:

  • Solicitors' Update
  • School Laws:
    • PSBA Transgender Update
    • California Borough v. Rothey, 2018 WL 1936207 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018)
    • In Re: County of Carbon Tax Claim Bureau Judicial Sale of Land in the County of Carbon Free and Discharged from all Tax and Municipal Claims, Mortgages, Lien Charges, and Estates Whatsoever, Held November 6, 2015, 2018 WL 2271548 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018)
  • In Short: Powers v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 2018 WL 2273177 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018). OPINION NOT REPORTED
  • Arbitration:
    • Williamsport Area School District and Williamsport Area Education Support Professionals Association

Issue 10, May 18 — In this issue:

  • Solicitors' Update
  • School Laws:
    • Rena C. v. Colonial School District, 2018 WL 2188905 (3rd Cir. 2018)
    • In Short:
      • Foundation for Eldercare v. Dauphin County Board of Tax Assessment Appeals, Borough of Highspire and Steelton-Highspire School District, 2018 WL 2107230 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018). OPINION NOT REPORTED
      • Jones v. School District of Philadelphia, TTA No. 01-11 (Secretary of Education, May 1, 2018)
      • King v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 2018 WL 2090307(Pa. Cmwlth. 2018). OPINION NOT REPORTED
      • Vladimirsky v. School District of Philadelphia, TTA No. 02-12 (Secretary of Education, May 1, 2018)
  • Arbitration:
    • Conneaut Education Association and Conneaut School District

Issue 9, May 4 — In this issue:

  • Article:
    • What should school employers be doing to prepare for the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on “fair share fees”?
  • School Law:
    • Kegerise v. Delgrande et al., 2018 WL 1959489 (Pa. 2018)
    • Megraw v. School District of Cheltenham Township, 2018 WL 2012130 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018)
  • In Short:
    • Anderson v. North Star School District, 2018 WL 2011878 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018)
    • S.F. v. School District of Upper Dublin, 2018 WL 1858363 (E.D. Pa. 2018)
    • S.P. v. Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2018 WL 2026949 (3rd Cir. 2018)
  • Arbitration
    • Conneaut School District and Conneaut Education Association, PSEA/NEA

Issue 8, April 20 — In this issue:

  • PDE issues clarification on charter school tuition rates
  • Moody v. Atlantic City Board of Education, 870 F.3d 206 (3rd Cir. 2017)
  • Township of Washington v. Township of Upper Burrell, 2018 WL 1733967 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018)
  • In Short: C.S. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services, Bureau of Hearings and Appeals, 2018 WL 1720737 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018)

Issue 7, April 8 — In this issue:

  • In Short:
    • Pennsylvania International Academy LLC v. Fort LeBoeuf School District, 2018 WL 834245 (3rd Cir. 2018)
    • Vandunk v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (School District of Philadelphia), 2017 WL 6598453 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2017)
  • Arbitration
    • Norristown Area Education Association and Norristown Area School District

Issue 6, March 25 — In this issue:

  • In Short:
    • Goodwin v. Pennridge School District, 2018 WL 1169468 (E.D. Pa. 2018)
    • J.L. v. Wyoming Valley West School District, 2018 WL 798581 (3rd Cir. 2018)
    • Lynch v. Ridgway Area School District, 2018 WL 529826 (W.D. Pa. 2018)
  • Arbitration
    • Ambridge Area School District and Ambridge Area Education Association
    • Springfield Township ESPA and Springfield Township School District

Issue 5, March 9 — In this issue

  • A.P. v. Lower Merion School District, 2018 WL 1100908 (E.D. Pa. 2018).
  • Gateway School District v. Gateway Education Association/PSEA/NEA, 2018 WL 1081959 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018). OPINION NOT REPORTED.
  • Northern Cambria School District v. Northern Cambria Education Support Professional Association, PSEA/NEA, 2018 WL 1144899 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018).
  • In Short
    • Weiser v. Elizabethtown Area School District, et al., 2018 WL 1071929 (E.D. Pa. 2018).
  • Arbitration
    • Sto-Rox School District and Sto-Rox Education Support Professionals, PSEA/NEA

Issue 4, Feb. 23 — In this issue

  • Bradley v. West Chester University of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, 2018 WL 561397 (3rd Cir. 2018).
  • Millcreek Township School District v. Millcreek Township Educational Support Personnel Association, 2018 WL 828108 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018).
  • Kobrick v. Stevens, Lakeland School District, Western Wayne School District, et al., 2017 WL 3839946 (M.D. Pa. 2017).
  • In Short
    • Harclerode v. Everett Area School District Superintendent and School Board, 2018 WL 911136 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018). OPINION NOT REPORTED.
  • Arbitration
    • Otto-Eldred School District and Otto-Eldred Education Association
  • The Rest of the Story: Court Ruling Could Hike Charter School Tuition

Issue 3, Feb. 9 — In this issue

  • K.E. v. Dover Area School District and Lincoln Intermediate Unit, 2017 WL 4347393 (M.D. Pa. 2017).
  • School District of Philadelphia v. Kirsch, 2018 WL 707410 (3rd Cir. 2018). OPINION NOT PRECEDENTIAL.
  • In Short
    • Weston-Young v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Central Bucks School District), 2018 WL 615292 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018). OPINION NOT REPORTED.

Issue 2, Jan. 26 — In this issue

  • School Law
    • In Re: Petition to Reapportion the Wyomissing Area School District from at Large to Three (3) Regions for the Election of School Directors, 2018 WL 297035 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018). OPINION NOT REPORTED.
    • Lowman v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 2018 WL 521866 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018).
  • In Short
    • Berks Arts Academy Charter School v. Board of Directors of Reading School District, 2018 WL 481792 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018).
    • D.M. v. Easton Area School District, 2017 WL 6557560 (E.D. Pa. 2017).
  • Arbitration

Issue 1, Jan. 12 — In this issue

  • School Law
    • Metz v. Bethlehem Area School District, 2018 WL 280460 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018)
    • Riverview School District v. Riverview Education Association, 2018 WL 297028 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018). OPINION NOT REPORTED
    • Wellman v. Butler Area School District, 877 F.3d 125 (3rd Cir. 2017)
  • In Short
    • Camacho v. West Chester Area School District, 2017 WL 6598593 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2017). OPINION NOT REPORTED.
    • Gateway School District v. Teamsters Local 205, 2018 WL 264909 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018). OPINION NOT REPORTED.
    • School Express, Inc. v. Lincoln Intermediate Unit No. 12, 2017 WL 6598480 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2017). OPINION NOT REPORTED.
    • Stapleton v. Penns Valley Area School District, 2017 WL 6336611 (M.D. Pa. 2017).
  • Arbitration

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