Burk v. Loudoun County School Board

By Judge Thomas D. Horne

This case arises out of an appeal from the decision of the Loudoun County School Board relating to a teacher grievance filed by Cathleen B. Burk. The Division Superintendent and the School Board found the complaint of Ms. Burk not to be “grievable.” Upon the institution of the instant appeal to this Court pursuant to § 22.1-314, Code of Virginia as amended, the School Board filed a Motion to Dismiss. The thrust of the Board’s argument was that the appeal was not properly “filed” in accordance with the provisions of § 22.1-314, Code of Virginia, and the procedures…