Appellate court mulls Boardman tuition case


January 23, 2008 at 4:31p.m.

Appellate court mulls Boardman tuition case

YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District Court of Appeals judges took under advisement a request to allow a Las Vegas girl to continue to attend Boardman schools tuition-free.

Anthony and Katherine Grosso, who live in the Boardman school district, sued the district last fall after the district told them they would have to pay $800 per month tuition for their niece, 16, of whom they have legal custody, to attend Boardman schools.

Judge Maureen A. Sweeney of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court ruled in favor of the school district and the Grossos have appealed the case.

At a hearing before the three-judge appellate panel Wednesday, attorneys for both sides argued whether a stay should be granted to allow the girl to continue to attend school without paying tuition until the court makes a decision on the case.

For the complete story, see Thursday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com.