United School District v. Rushin

Opinion by

Judge Barry,

The United School District (appellant) appeals an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Indiana County granting a motion for summary judgment in favor of William H. Rushin.

The facts are not disputed. Rushin served as an employee in the Commonwealths public school system for twenty years. He was employed by appellant four years as a high school principal and, from 1982 to 1985, as its school superintendent. On January 14, 1985, the school board declared open the position of superintendent, effective July 1, 1985. On March 11, 1985, the school board refused to renew…