Ambridge Borough School District's Board of School Directors v. Snyder

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Patterson,

This appeal is from an order of the common pleas sustaining the dismissal of appellant, Kathryn F. Snyder, from her position as a teacher in the public schools.

On May 8,1939, the board of school directors of Am-bridge Borough School District granted a one year sabbatical leave, of absence to Kathryn F. Snyder, effective beginning September 5, 1939, upon her written application stating that the leave was “for the purpose of health.” 1 During the period of her sabbatical leave, on December 30, 1939, Mrs. Snyder gave birth to a child. She did not notify the board…