Welsko v. Foster Township School District

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Musmanno,

Thomas E. Welsko taught in the elementary grades of Foster Township, Luzerne County from September, 1916 to June, 1926, and then taught in the high school from September 1, 1934 to June 9, 1952, when he was suspended because of a decrease in pupil enrollment. On October 30,1952, he brought an action in mandamus for reinstatement, averring that while the School Board was justified in reducing the teaching staff on account of the District’s financial condition, it was not warranted in suspending him in favor Of five other retained teachers with less seniority…