Richland School District v. Richland Education Ass'n

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

Richland School District and nine members of its school board appeal an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Cambria County which dismissed Richland Education Association’s petition for contempt against the district, but awarded the association $300 in counsel fees for disobedience of a previously issued decree. Additionally, the association seeks counsel fees and other damages associated with this appeal on the ground that the district’s appeal is frivolous.

The facts of the case are not in dispute. Section 1166 of the Public School Code 1 states that a public school…