A New York City High School teacher resigned in 2008 for personal reasons. He was brought back as a probationary assistant principal. While assistant principal he was charged for two incidents of misconduct. He was given a "U" rating and terminated while on probation. He filed an Article 78 which was denied and his
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Guide to Understanding Teacher Discipline
a Guide to Understanding Teacher Discipline…
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Teacher’s Improper Enrollment of granddaughter does not warrant Termination
In a case handled by the Law Office of Glass & Krakower an arbitration award was reversed and but one portion of the arbitrator’s determination was affirmed. The facts underlying this case were: a Public School Teacher enrolled her granddaughter in a school whose geographical district the child did not reside in. The arbitrator …
Teacher’s Contract Protest Protected by 1st Amendment Free Speech
East Meadow school district fined Richard Santer $500 after he parked his car at the curb and placed his contract protest sign in the car window on a rainy day. On other days the teachers protesting for a better contract walked on the sidewalk in front of the school. East Meadow School District filed …
The Court Found That a Hearing Officer’s Decision of Suspension was Fair against Tenured Teacher
The Court Found That a Hearing Officer’s Decision of Suspension was Fair against Tenured Teacher…
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Court Upheld DOE’s Penalty Against Tenured Teacher
Court Upheld DOE’s Penalty Against Tenured Teacher…
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Court Upheld “Warning” to Suffice for Tenured Teachers Misconduct
Court Upheld “Warning” to Suffice for Tenured Teachers Misconduct…
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Court of Appeals: Terminated Probationary Teachers have 4 months to file Article 78
Probationary Teachers 4 months to file Article 78…
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Court Upheld School District’s Decision that Probationary Teacher Did Not Acquire Tenure by Estoppel
Court Upheld School District’s Decision that Probationary Teacher Did Not Acquire Tenure by Estoppel…
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Termination of Probationary Teacher Based Upon Violated DOE Rules is Ordered Back to the DOE for Final Review and Recommendation
Termination of Probationary Teacher Based Upon Violated DOE Rules is Ordered Back to the DOE for Final Review and Recommendation…
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