Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board v. Pleasant Valley School District

WILLIAMS, P.J.,

In January 1973, the school district and the teachers’ union began contract negotiations which were not concluded until August 1973. Until June 1, 1973, Mark Newman was the chief negotiator for the teachers’ union.

Mark Newman, along with his classroom duties, was first assistant football coach. He, and all the other coaches of athletics at the school, were in disagreement with the board’s rules and regulations dealing with the school’s athletic program.

On May 24, 1973, all coaches submitted a written resignation which stated:

“With deepest regret, but in keeping with our…