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Firm Win – School Law

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Subashi & Wildermuth
On December 17, 2012, an arbitrator issued an award in favor of the Beavercreek City School District.  The award stemmed from a grievance filed by the Beavercreek Classified Employee Association (“BCEA”).  The BCEA claimed the District violated various provisions of … Continue reading →
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HB 153 will soon take effect

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Subashi & Wildermuth
HB 153 (Kasich’s Budget Bill) becomes effective on September 28, 2011.  Unlike Senate Bill 5, it appears that Ohio’s unions do not intend to seek referendum on this legislation.  This bill will not impact existing collective bargaining agreements, but here … Continue reading →
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Senate Bill 5 Impact on Pensions

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Subashi & Wildermuth

A recent news article stated that the prohibition on pension pick-ups could save local governments millions of dollars.  Under state law, public employees ...

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Senate Bill 5 Update

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Subashi & Wildermuth

Governor Kasich signed a slightly amended Senate Bill 5.  Most of the original and controversial provisions remain.  The unions have until June 30 to ...

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Politicking In The Classroom

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Subashi & Wildermuth

Since Senate Bill 5 was introduced, school districts have been faced with complaints about teachers politicking in the classroom.  In fact, the OEA has encouraged teachers to raise this issue in the classroom, calling it a “teaching moment.”  The board of education is not without remedy of this situation.  In most classrooms, Senate Bill 5, labor negotiations, union activities, etc., are not part of the planned curriculum.

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Teacher’s Wrongful Termination Claims Dismissed

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Subashi & Wildermuth

On February 23, 2011, Judge Dennis Langer of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas issued a ruling dismissing the claims of a former Dayton Public Schools teacher who brought sexual harassment and intentional tort claims against the school and two school employees.

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