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Chronological List of Arbitration Awards
Issued Pursuant to General Laws chapter 71

June 1993–July 2008

School DistrictStatus1Allegations Against EmployeeArbitratorDateAAA #2
1. E. LongmeadowT/S/RSexual harassmentRoiko7/25/9400742 94

(5)3
2. Gr. Lawrence Reg. Voc. Tech. & N. S.4T/D/UUsed students as "free labor"Overton10/12/9400565 94

(22)
3. Lawrence & P. N.T/S/RLeft building without permissionT. O'Brien11/22/9400796 94

(11)
4. Gr. New BedfordT/S/RSpread rumors about the superintendent Pagnano1/9/9501271 94

(13)
5. HopkintonT/D/USexual harassmentZack2/13/9500572 94

(11)
6. Boston & R. R.AP/D/UFailed to carry out discipline proceduresCochran3/20/9501463 94

(21)
7. BraintreeT/D/NANon-renewal of Title I teacherR. O'Brien6/12/9501762 94

(9)
8. LexingtonT/D/UInefficient and incompetent-failed to communicate with students, construct lesson plans, or manage the classFraser01/16/95
07/14/95
00571 94

(4, 37)
9. Lynn & P. H. T/D/OInefficient, incompetent and conduct unbecoming -failed to discipline students, review IEPs, teach P.E. for the allotted time, or use appropriate languageDorr04/11/95
07/31/95
00573 94

(6, 20)
10. PetershamT/D/OPsychological and physical abuseBornstein8/13/9502253 94

(65)
11. Gr. Lowell Voc.T/D/OManhandled studentsBrown8/25/9500307 95

(28)
12. Gr. Lawrence Reg. Voc. Tech. & W. M. & D.C.T/S/UAllowed students to go off-campus Cochran10/12/9500739 94

(22)
13. Salem I 5 T/S/UInsulted a studentMcDonald11/17/9500993 95

(10)
14. Boston & R. ST/D/UFailed to report to work for two monthsGolick11/21/952277 94

(12)
15. Blue Hills RVTS & L. Z.T/D/UGuidance counselor was inefficient, incapable and insubordinate-failed to carry out responsibilities, follow instructions, or complete tasksDenaco11/21/950562 94

(32)
16. Boston & E. G.T/D/OUsing inappropriate disciplineGreenbaum12/20/9501267 94

(84)
17. HollistonT/S/RInappropriate language and physical discipline Wolfson12/31/9501096 95

(9)
18. EasthamptonT/S/RPhysical discipline Boulanger1/10/9600752 95

(27)
19. AshlandC/S/OIntimidating playersBuckalew1/15/9601277 95

(14)
20. MilfordAP/D/UInappropriate and sexually provocative conduct Walsh1/19/9600509 95

(10)
21. WilbrahamT/S/RFailed to follow procedures and expressed animosity towards teacherTalmadge3/18/9601770 94

(22)
22. DracutT/S/RSexual harassmentCooper4/15/9601634 95

(22)
23. Salem & M. B.T/D/NADemotion of head teacher-not arbitrableGarraty5/1/9601203 95

(13)
24. Lawrence & M. R.AP/S/USexual harassment of an employeeCochran5/31/9600738 95

(29)
25. HolbrookT/L/UNot qualifiedGrossman6/14/9601478 95

(13)
26. Medford & J. F.T/D/OConduct unbecoming, incompetence, insubordination, failing to satisfy performance standards, and inefficiency; misrepresented own disabilities, harassed school officials, failed to maintain files or to work full daysHiggins7/8/9600261 95

(85)
27. Fall River & J. S.T/D/OrConvicted of tax evasionAltman8/12/9600192 96

(11)
28. BarnstableT/D/UUnfit to work due to depression and uncontrolled diabetes Cooper08/07/95
08/22/96
00167 95

(11, 6)
29. Whittier Reg. Voc. Tech & W. R. T/D/OConduct unbecoming, and insubordination-failed to follow directives and making false statementsGolick9/9/962098 95

(22)
30. PlymouthT/D/UFailed to report to workWooters9/19/960574 94

(33)
31. Reading & A. B.T/L/USocial worker lost her position due to a reduction in forceGolick12/3/9602094 96

(6)
32. Fall River & K. G.*T/D/NANo PTS, no right to arbitrateWooters12/10/96
03/24/97
1593 94

(11, 12)
33. MarbleheadT/D/UOutbursts and confrontational behavior Greenbaum4/2/9702664 95

(285)
34. Salem II6T/S/UInsubordination -was rude and failed to initiate the annual reviews for students with special needs Peace4/4/9701878 96

(29)
35. FranklinT/D/OParents complained that teacher made students feel anxiousWooters4/30/9700615 94

(69)
36. Southeastern Reg. & D. B.T/D/OrInappropriate language and physical discipline Dolan5/2/9701146 96

(57)
37. Marlborough*7P/D/OFailed to file timely accreditation reportsWalsh10/13/95
05/05/97
02102 94

(11, 9)
38. Southeastern Reg. & T. B.T/S/OUsed physical forceCanavan6/2/9701079 96

(48)
39. Cambridge & P. S.T/D/OHit a student with special needsHolden6/21/9700189 96

(17)
40. Whittier Reg. Voc. Tech. & R. G. T/D/OViolated safety proceduresBornstein7/28/9701080 96

(45)
41. Boston & F. B*T/D/OSexual abuse of special needs students Altman8/8/9702060 96

(46)
42. Beverly*T/D/OInappropriate physical and verbal disciplineGrossman8/8/9702394 96

(18)
43. SomersetT/D/USexual commentsGrossman8/13/9700566 94

(8)
44. Gr. Fall River Voc. & E. S.T/S/USexual commentsGarraty9/13/9702403 96

(25)
45. Tri-County Reg.T/D/OInadequate supervision and negative attitudeHiggins12/24/9702556 96

(30)
46. MelroseT/S/OInsubordination and unprofessional behavior relating to another teacherAmbrogi1/6/9800026 97

(22)
47. FalmouthT/D/NADirector of human resources was not a supervisor under the ERA, so not entitled to arbitration Cochran1/21/9801300 97

(11)
48. Boston & R. J. T/D/OrTeacher of special needs students provided insufficient structure and rules and did not individualize instructionOverton3/28/9802542 95

(80)
49. Taunton IT/S/UInsubordination and conduct unbecoming-yelled at staffSaylor3/10/9800120 97

(11)
50. Everett & E. C.T/S/RArraigned on charges of indecent assault and battery upon a child [neighbor]Canavan4/20/9801909 97

(9)
51. W. SpringfieldT/D/UFailed to develop lesson plans or engage and manage students, used inappropriate physical contact, was uncooperative and inflammatory Ryan5/27/9800115 97

(32)
52. Worcester [Voc. H. S.] & A. N.T/D/OrSexual harassmentHiggins6/29/9801862 97

(42)
53. Taunton IIT/S/UInsubordination, incapacity and conduct unbecoming -refused to implement classroom behavior management plan, yelled at staff, and ineffectively managing classroomCroasdale7/10/9800650 97

(23)
54. Boston & K. R.T/S/OAbusive to parents, students and co-workers and insubordinateMcInerny7/29/9802318 97

(23)
55. DedhamT/L/UChapter I teachers did not have PTS, could not bump other teachers when laid-offAltman & Irvings7/31/9801698 95
01977 96

(27)
56. AmesburyT/D/UInefficient classroom management, unprofessional and insubordinate behaviorBuckalew8/21/9801821 97

(20)
57. Lynn & W. S.T/D/OUsed racial remark and profane language with peerIrvings8/23/9800011 98

(24)
58. Worcester & R. L. T/D/UTeacher of students with special needs was inefficient, incompetent and failed to meet performance standards-failed to develop lesson plans, keep students on task, meet individual needs, or maintain disciplineWooters9/2/981892 97

(71)
59. Brookline & W. U. T/D/OESL teacher touched five foreign male studentsBloodsworth10/31/9801256 97

(21)
60. Worcester & V.K.T/D/UTeacher falsified sick leave to attend athletic event Higgins11/3/9800208 98

(26)
61. Southbridge & R. L. Sp/S/RNeglected duties, showed poor management and leadership skills [Director of Buildings/ Grounds]Talmadge11/4/9800683 98

(18)
62. Pittsfield & H. E.Sp/Dm/USexual harassment and retaliated after complaint [Director of Special Education]Brynie12/14/9801602 97

(75)
63. Blue Hills RSD & A.V.T/S/UAbusive language and physical confrontations with studentsSander12/22/9800466 98

(8)
64. AgawamGc/S/RHandling disarmed, unloaded weapon of police officer in front of studentsByrnie4/15/9902034 98

(4)
65. Cambridge & P.B.T/D/NAAdministrator demotedPeace4/28/9902656 96

(26)
66. MiddleboroughT/S/OFailure to report that a student embraced and kissed the teacherDaly5/13/9901711 98

(16)
67. Boston & J.R. T/S/NARuling on arbitrability & timeliness of filingsGarraty6/29/9901338 95

(12)
68. Taunton & R.L.T/S/UProvoking fight with student in another class O'Reilly8/9/9902415 98

(12)
69. Blue Hills RTS & H.T.T/D/UInappropriate sexual and racial commentsGolick9/10/9901947 98

(26)
70. Boston & S.M.T/S/RUse of unacceptable physical force with a special needs studentWaxman9/28/99232 98

(21)
71. Lawrence & W.C.T/D/NAReassignment of principal of high school to elementary Peace10/12/9900289 99

(29)
72. Lowell & J.C.T/S/OAlleged pushing and grabbing a studentGarraty10/22/9902321 98

(12)
73. LudlowP/D/UEntering teacher's home to obtain pain medicationCochran11/29/9900235 99

(16)
74. Everett & D.M.T/S/OAlleged abuse of sick leaveWalsh12/23/9900707 99

(6)
75. Boston & M.G.T/S/OAlleged hitting of student with a markerGarraty2/1/0000568 99

(12)
76. Reading & I.E.T/S/UInappropriate remarks, criticism; attempt to dissuade students from reporting incidentBrynie5/10/0001122 98

(44)
77. Boston & R.P.T/D/UIncompetenceDolan10/3/001571 98

(77)
78. LeicesterT/S/UWriting on student's forehead with a markerSaylor10/19/0000494 00

(13)
79. Southbridge & P.G.T/D/OConduct unbecoming & failure to follow directivesRyan1/11/0100288 99

(84)
80. North AttleboroT/S/UTardinessWaxman1/31/0100701 00

(16)
81. Medford & J.C.Sp./D/OLaid-off and/or not recertifiedSaylor2/13/0100768 00

(24)
82. Lawrence & R. H.T/D/NATeacher did not have PTS at time of dismissalGarraty3/9/0100820 97

(20)
83. Wilmington & J.B.T/S/RPulling student's hair; requiring students to kneel for permission to leave the roomFraser3/10/0101008 00

(11)
84. North Shore RVTSD and M.MT/S/UMade inappropriate comments towards his studentsStutz4/9/011859 00

(9)
85. Norton Public SchoolsT/S/RInsubordination Peace7/6/0100136 01

(19)
86. Wilmington & I.E.T/S/ODisability & tardinessBrynie7/30/0100107 00

(31)
87. Everett & D.D.T/D/NDTeacher alleging dismissal was not dismissedPeace9/4/0100364 01

(12)
88. AttleboroT/D/NATeacher did not have PTSCochran11/26/0100118 01

(13)
89. North Shore RVTSD and M.MT/S/RInappropriate remarks to students, failed to cooperate with principal's investigationAltman3/15/0201715 01

(22)
90. E.B. and South Shore Reg. Dist. Committee *T/D/OTeacher took food from school with intent to pay - dismissal unwarrantedBoulanger7/26/0201712 1

(32)
91. Worcester Public Schools & L.C.T/D/OTeacher's conduct did not warrant dismissalAltman9/13/021790 01

(43)
92. F. G. & Georgetown Public SchoolsT/S/NATeacher failed to file arbitration petition within 30 day timelineBrynie11/22/02

(13)
93. East Brigdewater Public Schools & C.S.T/D/U Conduct unbecoming a teacher, inappropriate and sexually provocative conductDunn5/24/0202251 01

(31)
94. Salem Public Schools & E.H.T/D/OTeacher reinstatedCooper6/28/0200502 01

(5)
95. Lawrence & F.O.T/S/OUsed physical force Peace2/11/0300997 02

(12)
96. Boston & B.H.T/S/UUsed physical forceBornstein4/18/0300082-02

(30)
97. Norton & D.A. T/D/UConduct unbecoming a teacher, inappropriate interactions with parents and school officials, failure to report to workPeace12/20/0300006-03

(35)
98. Boston Public Schools & J.C.T/D/UTeacher did not meet performance standardsRyan2/1/0401761 02

(39)
99. J.S. & Swampscott School CommitteeAd/D/UAsst. Principal granted award to son who was not eligibleLitton2/16/041183 03

(11)
100. Worcester T/D/UFailure to satisfy performance standards, inability to manage classroom, ineffective teaching methodsIrvings7/21/0401520 03

(26)
101. Boston & C.L. T/S/UHit a student with special needsDunn8/11/0400112 03

(12)
102. Shawsheen Valley RVT & E.H.TC/D/UInappropriate sexual contact with studentDorr8/26/00403036 02

(39)
103. Boston & A.C.N/S/UFailed to provide adequate medical care to studentMacmillan11/12/0402214 03

(5)
104. City of Springfield School Department and R.R.T/S/RMade minimal attempts to report serious issue to the school administrationHiggins1/25/0501227 04

(16)
105. Gloucester & J.D. T/S/UIntimidating School Committee membersByrnie6/17/200500053-05 (14)
106. Gloucester School Committee & D.O.P/D/UDrinking alcohol prior to the beginning of the school dayGarraty8/11/050267004

(26)
107. Lunenberg & P.R.T/S/RInappropriate behavior toward a colleagueDaly 8/12/0502200 04

(27)
108. J.R. & Greater Lowell Technical High SchoolGC/D/OSchool lacked just cause to dismiss guidance counsellorAltman9/2/05113900011205
(17)
109. D.W. & Greater Lowell Technical High School - IIT/D/OSchool lacked just cause to dismiss teacher for conduct unbecoming a teacherWooters11/15/0501120 05
(28)
110. Lynn Public Schools & CLBAd/Dm/NAInvoluntary removal from a non-supervisory position and assignment to teaching position constituted demotion.Wooters5/12/0602370-05

(17)
111. Ware Public Schools & R.D.T/D/OAllegations that teacher stole suppliesSchmidt 7/19/0601510 05

(23)
112. Lowell School Department & E.C.P/D/UMisconduct at a staff meeting provided the Superintendent good cause to dismissKatz10/12/0601867 05

(53)
113. Boston Public Schools and S.B.T/D/UFailure to meet performance standardsBuckalew12/1/0602070 05
(32)
114. Shawsheen Valley Regional School District and D.F.T/S/RInappropriate language in a classroomWalsh12/1/0602702 05
(10)
115. Dracut Public Schools and S.A.T/D/OInappropriate touching a studentLitton12/14/0602515 05
(16)
116. Plympton School DistrictT/D/UAgressive and inappropriate behavior in discipline of students.Stutz1/2/070139-06
(10)
117. Boston Public Schools and E.B.T/S/OInadequate supervision of her classroom and insubordinationBuckelew4/5/0701188 06
(13)
118. WilmingtonT/D/UTeacher violated MCAS security rulesWooters5/10/0701526-05
(30)
119. Oxford Public Schools & J.P.T/S/UTeacher left school early despite principal's instructions not to and other warnings & suspensions for misuse of leave timeCooper7/9/0702641 06
(11)
120. L.P. and Agawam Public SchoolsS/D/NDPrincipal resigned position, not dismissedDaly9/5/0700243 07
(14)
121. Whitman-Hanson Regional School DistrictT/D/UFailed to implement school's curriculum and gave students answers to testsGrossman9/14/0702308-06
(15)
122. Methuen Public Schools & K.T. T/D/UCreated an unacceptable school environmentAltman4/18/0801405-07
(29)
123. Boston Public Schools & P.O. T/D/UFailure to meet performance standardsDunn4/25/0801973-06
(52)
124. Springfield & M.S. GC/D/OCharged with federal crimes Dunn7/15/0802430-07
(16)

Judicial Decisions

  1. School Comm. of Natick v. Education Assoc. of Natick, 423 Mass. 34, 666 N.E.2d 486 (1996)
  2. Turner v. School Committee of Dedham, 41 Mass. App. 354 (1996)
  3. Westport School Committee v. Coelho, Marchand and Antonucci, 44 Mass. App. Ct. 614, 692 N.E.2d 540 (1998)
  4. Marlborough School Committee v. Leonard Morley, Middlesex Sup. Ct., C.A. No. 95-6633 (Oct. 11, 1996)
  5. School Committee of the City of Boston v. Frederick Bromberg, Suffolk Sup. Ct. C.A. No. 97-4921-C (February 10, 1998)
  6. Porrell v. School Committee of Wayland, 45 Mass. App. Ct. 23 (1998)
  7. City of Worcester, et al. v. Worcester Vocational Teachers Association et al., Worcester Sup.
    Ct., C.A. No. 98-1686B (August 2, 1999)
  8. School Committee of Beverly v. James Geller, 50 Mass. App. Ct. 290 (2000)
  9. Peter Downing v. City of Lowell, 50 Mass. App. Ct. 779 (2001)
  10. Ballotte v. City of Worcester, 51 Mass. App. Ct. 728 (2001)
  11. Geller v. School Committee of Beverly, 435 Mass. 223 (2001)
  12. Goncalo v. School Committee of Fall River, 55 Mass.App.Ct.7 (2002)
  13. Testaverde v. Northeast Metropolitan Vocational School and the Commissioner of Education, Sup. Court Civil Action No. 03-0150 (2003)
  14. South Shore Regional Vocational School District v. South Shore Regional Teachers Federation, et. al., Plymouth Superior Court, C.A. No. 1026-A (August 20, 2003)
  15. Allenson v. Demoura (Connor, J. Bristol Superior Court)

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1Key:

2Chapter 71 arbitration award numbers all begin with # 11 390; these digits have been omitted.

3These numbers indicate page length of arbitration decisions.

4Awards with initials indicate school districts with multiple decisions; each concerns different teachers.

5"I" denotes that this is the first of several decisions concerning the same teacher.

6"II" denotes that this is the second decision concerning the same teacher.

7The courts have reviewed each arbitration award marked by an asterisk*. The judicial decision is described
in the Department's Summary of Arbitration Awards, Section III.



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