ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - On Tuesday, New York's top court has upheld the
suspension of a Shenendehowa school bus driver who tested positive for
marijuana, rejecting a school district's bid to fire the 10-year
veteran.
The Court of Appeals says there are three grounds
for throwing out an arbitrator's award: that it's irrational, violates
public policy or clearly exceeds the arbitrator's specified limitations.
In the Shenendehowa Central School District case, the court says none of those apply.
The
Civil Service Employees Association filed a grievance after the school
district fired the driver. Both sides agreed to arbitration.
The
arbitrator concluded the penalty was too severe and violated the union
contract, directing her reinstatement without back pay, subject to a
negative drug test and evaluation by a drug professional.
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