Helinski Receives Compensation, Raise, Sick Days for Release of Charges

has released the details of the settlement agreement between l Principal David Helinski and the defendants—Canon-McMillan School District and Superintendent Helen McCracken—after Patch filed a Right to Know request.

The settlement, approved by the school board on Monday night, was made available Wednesday, the same day Patch filed the Right to Know request.

The original claims were filed against defendants by Helinski before the EEOC and U.S. District Court of Western Pennsylvania. The defendants denied any alleged claims under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

Pursuant to the agreement, Helinski agreed to release and waive all current and future discrimination claims, and legal withdraw and termination of all pending motions and other charges.

Helenski received $22,000 in monetary compensation from the district’s insurance carrier while his attorney, Mark E. Scott, received $23,000 from the insurance carrier.

Helinski will also receive a salary adjustment to $108,000 annually, beginning with the next pay period, and 20 sick days will be added to his sick day account.

The agreement also stated that McCracken has filed a discrimination complaint against the school district and other parties. That complaint is currently being investigated by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. Her execution of the agreement with Helinski will not compromise her ability pursue her own legal claims.