Section 1122-A(c) of Act 88 of 1992 provides for publication of the findings of fact and recommendations of appointed fact-finders if one or both of the parties reject(s) the report within ten (10) days of its issuance.

On March 2, 2021, Fact Finder Larry Cheskawich issued a report in the matter of the employees of the Karns City Area School District. On March 4, 2021, the Fact Finder advised the parties and the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board that he issued an updated report to reflect necessary corrections.  

The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board has received official notice that the updated report issued on March 4, 2021 has been accepted by the Karns City Area School District and rejected by the Karns City ESPA/PSEA/NEA.

Section 1122-A(d) of Act 88 of 1992 provides that not less than five (5) days nor more than ten (10) days after the publication of the findings of fact and recommendations, the parties shall again inform the Board and each other whether they accept the findings of the fact finder.

The complete text of the fact-finder's report is available here.