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Court activity ongoing in former teacher’s suit against Franklin district
Marcy Brown, a former teacher at Franklin High School, has filed a lawsuit against the Franklin School District and three administrators, alleging age discrimination, a hostile work environment, and retaliation. In connection with this, she plans to reissue subpoenas to nine current and former district employees and students after an initial attempt was challenged by the district’s legal team. The district argued the subpoenas caused an undue burden due to being improperly served and illegible. Brown, through her attorney, responded that the subpoenas were intended as notice and would be reissued according to federal rules. The lawsuit, which has seen multiple delays in fact discovery, includes allegations that previous Title IX complaints against Brown were unfounded, though the district contends there were findings of policy violations. Brown had previously sued the district in 2012 and 2014 for gender discrimination, which were settled without the district admitting fault.
SOMETHING TO BUILD ON: Franklin Falls Behind Big in First Half Against Slippery Rock, But Turns In Better Effort in Second Half in Loss to Rockets
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. (EYT) — Matt Turk’s halftime speech to his Franklin football team was short and succinct. “You have to dig in,” the coach said. Franklin had chances in the first half, but things went awry and unraveled, leading to a 28-0 deficit after two quarters.
Franklin board approves items related to start of school year
The Franklin School Board approved several key items for the 2024-25 school year, including revisions to student handbooks and funding for a preschool program in partnership with Keystone SMILES. The board also renewed its contract with the Warren County School District Virtual Academy and approved substantial financial expenditures, including payments for gym painting, roof replacement, and the installation of emergency response systems in elementary schools. The meeting saw some tension over the handling of agenda items, particularly regarding the dissolution of board committees, which passed by a narrow vote. Additionally, several employment contracts, service agreements, and policy readings were approved. The district reported a successful first day of school.
SV edged at North Hills
It was another frustrating night for Seneca Valley’s offense. The Raiders dropped to 0-2 on the season with a 13-6 high school football loss at North Hills (2-0) on Friday, generating just 169 yards of offense. Quarterback Andrew Loebig did generate 72 yards and a 4-yard rushing touchdown on...
Clarion Wildcats Boys Soccer Perform Third Season Shutout Against Keystone, Ormeno Scores Hat Trick
Photos courtesy of Matt Lerch – (Above) Martin Ormeno. The Clarion Wildcats boys soccer team hosted the Keystone Panthers on a steamy evening at Clarion-Limestone field. The Wildcats were still hydrating after their 4-0 win against Redbank Bulldogs in the extreme heat two days ago. This time the Wildcats shut out the Panthers 11-0.
Watch Live: Ridgway at Union/A-C Valley Football presented by the Allegheny Grille of Foxburg
RIMERSBURG, Pa. – Watch live as Ridgway takes on Union/A-C Valley in high school football action from Vindunas Field in Rimersburg. The Elkers come in at 1-0 while the Falcon Knights are 0-1. Chris Rossetti and Larry Wiser have the call of the action presented by the Allegheny Grille...
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