Cape Elizabeth School Board v. Cape Elizabeth Teachers Ass'n

GODFREY, Justice.

The Cape Elizabeth School Board (“Board”) appeals from a decision of the Superior Court confirming an arbitrator’s award in favor of the Cape Elizabeth Teachers’ Association (“Association”). The award reinstated Association member Martin H. Burke to his fourth-grade teaching position and awarded him back pay. The questions on appeal are (1) whether the Superior Court erred in finding that the dispute over Burke’s dismissal was arbitra-ble under the collective bargaining agreement (“Contract”) between the Board and the Association; (2) whether, if the dispute was arbitrable…