Public School Strikes Prompt Court Ruling on Make-Up Time
In Pennsylvania the Public Employer Bargaining Act era sees more teacher strikes as 17 districts face closures. A Commonwealth Court decision ends the cushion of making up lost time, challenging districts to meet the 900 hour minimum despite prolonged strikes.
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Court allows district discretion on makeup days after labor strikes
A Cambria County judge and the Commonwealth Court ruled that districts may exercise discretion in meeting the 180 day requirement when classes are disrupted by strikes. The decision could reduce or shorten strikes, prompting PSEA to appeal, while critics warn it undermines students' right to a full school year and could intensify calls to tighten public employee relations law.
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Freshman executives heed the learning stance say psychologists
A top Organizational Behavior Institute warns that ambitious new hires can trigger backlash as they push change. Dr Mortimer Feinberg urges learners to study power centers, chart the org, and learn bosses’ preferences to avoid polarizing colleagues and stalling momentum. In contrast, Vice President Agnew pressured a Maryland maps firm into a no bid contract through the Redevelopment Land Agency, with Maps Inc winning a $158,600 award after a favorable nudge from the White House team.
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Redevelopment Land Agency
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Agnew ties probed as Maps Inc contracts praised by agency
In Dundalk Maryland Mrs Collins says Agnew connections helped Maps Inc and that donations were minor. An RLA spokesman defends the contract as properly awarded while noting no agency pressure. The report also covers White House energy push clashing with Pentagon fears over Gulf offshore oil drilling and potential moves of bases with high costs.
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Man and Dog Observe a Storm of Oddities
A humorous first person piece details life with a difficult to train German shepherd named Charlie Chan. The narrator describes the dog’s quirks from barking after doorbells to guarding the home with peculiar routines and a cast of eccentric human companions.
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Corry Area High Football Beats Warren 39 to 6 Opener
In a strong season debut, Corry Area High School Beaver football crushed Warren 39 to 6. Bob Douglas, Ted Elchynski, Jim Coates and Chuck Fleming scored, with Lou Hanna praising a dominant offense and stout defense showing early form.
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Chuck Fleming
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Warren Dragons
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Corry
Appealing Property Tax Assessments on Local Homes
Assessments made by a company working for a local subdivision can be appealed. Counties have boards authorized to review and reverse tax assessments and to hear taxpayer appeals. Appeals must be timely, with deadlines stated in the assessment notice, and final recourse is to courts if unsatisfied. procedures vary by subdivision and must follow statutes.
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