Dep't of Soc. would attend school in the South Country Central School District at Bellport High School during the 2004-2005 school year and thereafter. 348-54.) ], and others," but was unable to conclude with certainty what transpired with respect to Kretsos' behavior. 56.1 Stmt. In turn, having concluded that Kretsos' conduct does not support a substantive due process claim, plaintiffs' claims regarding the defendants' failure to intervene to stop Kretsos likewise fails to rise to constitutional proportions. All you bunch of niggers are getting locked up." 24, 2011). Jr. be suspended through June 30, 2003; C.E. 1487, 84 L.Ed.2d 494 (1985)). Nov. 21, 2008) (holding that allegations of a gym teacher pulling a student's arms behind his back, forcing the student through a door into the locker room, and punching and poking the student in the chest while berating him with use of foul, profane, and demeaning language was insufficient to raise a substantive due process claim). and S.E. Plaintiff C.E. (Id. 1983, 1985, 1986, the First, Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution and state law against defendants Center Moriches Union Free School District ("District"), Center Moriches High School ("High School"), Center Moriches Board of Education ("Board of Education"), Dr. Phillip Cicero1 ("Cicero"), in his individual and official capacity, Lino Bracco2 ("Bracco"), in his individual and official capacity, Michael Cruz3 ("Cruz"), in his individual and official capacity, Dr. Bert Nelson4 ("Nelson"), in his individual and official capacity, Bill Straub5 ("Straub"), in his individual and official capacity, Marc Trocchio (s/h/a Marc Trochhio)6 (hereinafter "Trocchio"), in his individual and official capacity, Veronica Treadwell7 (s/h/a Veronica Tredwell) (hereinafter "Treadwell"), in her individual and official capacity, (hereinafter all defendants except Tom Kretsos collectively the "District Defendants") and defendant Tom Kretsos8, in his individual and official capacity, ("defendant Kretsos").9 The claims relate to events at Center Moriches High School on April 4, 2003, while the infant plaintiffs were students at the school, and the school officials' decisions on that day, and in the time period that followed with respect to the infant plaintiffs. ), Dr. Nelson concluded that based on the evidence J.E. 1061, 117 L.Ed.2d 261 (1992). (Id. 190.) (for six months) undermines the comparison for purposes of their selective enforcement claim. In fact, C.E. 2593, 33 L.Ed.2d 484 (1972). What is the racial composition of the student body? "Section 1986 imposes liability on individuals who have knowledge of a conspiracy under [Section] 1985 but fail to take action to prevent them." ISSUES: Babzien said the most important issue facing the district is how to improve academic rigor and outcomes within the districts financial constraints. (Stern Decl., Ex. 130-31.) Long Island school board and budget election results, 2023-24 City of Canton v. Harris, 489 U.S. 378, 385, 109 S.Ct. of Elections, 470 F.3d 458, 464 (2d Cir.2006) (internal quotation marks and citation omitted). Defs. 10170(GEL), 2007 WL 840115, at *7 (S.D.N.Y. By Memorandum dated April 7, 2003, Bracco summarized the results of his investigation for Superintendent Cicero. Lombardi v. Whitman, 485 F.3d 73, 79 (2d Cir.2007). 179-80.) 529 Main Street, Center Moriches, NY 11934. See 28 U.S.C. 56.1 Stmt. a "nigger bitch"; and yelled at the students, "I called the police and you bunch of niggers are getting fucking arrested." TonightIgnorance Is Not Bliss! Get in the kNOw About Underage Drinking. (Dist. (Id. Thus, plaintiffs' claim turns on whether they can demonstrate that the District was engaged in race or national origin discrimination. ZZ, Nos. Center Moriches School District Board of Education | Policies According to plaintiffs, when C.E. See Back, 365 F.3d at 122 ("In order to establish individual liability under 1983, a plaintiff must show that the defendant caused the plaintiff to be deprived of a federal right. 167.) Armstrong, 517 U.S. at 470, 116 S.Ct. Id. J.W., R.W. L at 86-88, 90-92, 97-103; J at 57-59, 61-62.) You dont always have to spend a lot of money to get improved educational results, he said. (Id. While Kretsos' alleged use of force against J.E. Once the Edwards family left the High School on April 4, 2003, they did not return that day. and J.E. "The Due Process Clause does not protect against all deprivations of constitutionally protected interests in life, liberty, or property, only against deprivations without due process of law." was deprived of any process in this regard. Best Center Moriches schools listed by Center Moriches school districts. ), Bracco conducted an investigation into the April 4, 2003 incident, questioning the security guards who were on duty and other staff members and securing written statements from a number of witnesses and participants. FF.) New York. Mem. 1983 ("Section 1983") as to defendants District, High School, Board of Education, Cicero, Bracco, Cruz, Trocchio, Kretsos and Straub; (2) violations of procedural due process and selective enforcement pursuant to Section 1983 as to defendants District, High School, Board of Education, Cicero, Bracco, Cruz, Trocchio and Nelson; (3) conspiracy to violate procedural and substantive due process pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Plaintiffs J.E., C.E., C.E. Our aim is to develop in young people a love of learning, self-confidence, and respect for others. 's claim of a deprivation of due process with respect to the District's failure to provide her tutoring following the conclusion of her suspension likewise fails. (Pls. That being said, the alleged racial slurs were made during the riotous incident which was perpetrated by the students and in which Kretsos had unsuccessfully attempted to contain, but had lost control. Next, there is no evidence that the District acted with deliberate indifference to the fighting that ensued among the students or to Kretsos' behavior in "breaking up" the riot. (Id. He has two children in district schools, and another will start pre-K in the fall. 1790, 29 L.Ed.2d 338 (1971)). Given the attendant circumstances of this case, the statements made by Kretsos do not rise to the level required to support a constitutional violation of the infant plaintiffs' substantive due process. In light of plaintiffs' objections, this Court has reviewed these claims de novo. United States v. Armstrong, 517 U.S. 456, 116 S.Ct. We examine what standardized tests evaluate and more. The proposed budget calls for a 1.5 percent raise for teachers and variable step increases. K.W. Plaintiffs' claims against the individual defendants rely on the same underlying conduct and arguments as those made against the District Defendants and defendant Kretsos in their official capacities. (Stern Decl., Ex. hit him in the face and S.E. For the following reasons, the undersigned recommends that the district court grant the (i) the motions for summary judgment on the federal claims; and (ii) decline to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over any state claims and dismiss those claims without prejudice. With respect to the adequacy of the tutoring and subsequent denial of tutoring services, it is undisputed that the state provided meaningful post-depravation remedies. (Id. demanded, "Why are you calling the police?" Defs. What school district is Center Moriches Middle School part of? 353, 359, 362.) was escorted to Bracco's office. 226-27.) On June 7, 2005, plaintiffs commenced the instant action. SS, TT.) 72; Wagner & Wagner, LLP v. Atkinson, Haskins, Nellis, Brittingham, Gladd & Carwile, P.C., 596 F.3d 84, 92 (2d Cir.2010); Beverly v. Walker, 118 F.3d 900, 902 (2d Cir.1997); Savoie v. Merchants Bank, 84 F.3d 52, 60 (2d Cir.1996). (internal quotation marks and citations omitted). returned to school, plaintiff Victoria has set forth no facts to suggest that defendants' actions were made for anything but lawful reasons. When J.E. Plaintiffs allege that the defendants are liable under Section 1985 for conspiring to deprive the plaintiffs of their constitutional and civil rights, as set forth in their Section 1983 claims. Memo of Law in Opp. With respect to this element plaintiff must show "that the defendant discriminated against him on the basis of race, that the discrimination was intentional, and that the discrimination was a substantial or motivating factor for the defendant's actions." of Educ., 467 F.Supp.2d 236, 243 (D.Conn.2006) (granting summary judgment on due process claim based on a 180-day suspension where students were provided notice of the expulsion hearing, were represented by counsel and presented opening arguments, summations, and evidence and cross examined witnesses); Rosa R. v. Connelly, 889 F.2d 435, 438-39 (2d Cir.1989) (affirming grant of summary judgment on due process claim based on 180-day suspension where student and his mother were provided notice, an "ample opportunity to present their views" at the hearing and had "recourse to appeal the Board's decision to the state board of education before the allegedly unconstitutional deprivation took effect"); Cohn v. New Paltz Cent. The record is clear that Victoria Edwards received notification in writing that the home instruction for C.E. Additionally, plaintiffs contend that the defendants violated plaintiff Victoria Edwards' substantive due process rights by filing a PINS petition and making a report to Child Protective Services to have plaintiff C.E. Petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at the Center Moriches District Office, 529 Main Street, Center Moriches, New York, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Monday April 17, 2023. had not returned to school, the District filed a PINS Petition in Family Court of the State of New York, County of Suffolk. of Educ., 2010 WL 3925961, at *10 (D.Conn. and J.E. Date Opponent Result; 12/06/2022: Longwood: 54 - 71 . of Educ., No. to Dist. Lopez v. Bay Shore Union Free School Dist., 668 F.Supp.2d 406, 419 (E.D.N.Y.2009) (citation omitted). The altercation between the two students had reached such a fever pitch that despite Kretsos physically interjecting himself between J.E. Each of the infant plaintiffs testified at the hearing, and Dr. Nelson heard sworn testimony from defendants Bracco, Cruz, Trocchio, Treadwell, security guards Greg Gates, Joseph Townsend, Middle School Principal Matthew LeStrange, School Nurse Robin Gross, Custodian Otis Payne, English Teacher Sherry Turano, Social Worker Eliana Ward, School Psychologist Anna Aiello, Robin Hughes, two high school students, a middle school student, and four parents of students. 1.) Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at-large. C.E. Center Moriches Middle School serves 354 students in grades 6-8. (Pls. With respect to the filing of the PINS petition and making a report to Child Protective Services to have plaintiff C.E. it was clearly out of frustration in his attempt to "break up the fight," and did not constitute malicious and sadistic conduct. C.E. Robyn Rayburn (term expires June 30, 2023)
Jun 30 2023 2:09 PM. Jr., she was not found to have assaulted a security guard, nor did she have the extensive prior history of misconduct of J.E. (Id. 992. See id. 1480; Bass, 536 U.S. at 863-64, 122 S.Ct. No. was guilty of 12 out 14 charges brought against her; S.E. Plaintiffs assert that Kretsos allegedly shouted racial epithets12 and threats towards the infant plaintiffs during the altercations both inside and outside the High School. (Stern Decl., Exs. at 465 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted). See Goss v. Lopez, 419 U.S. 565, 576, 95 S.Ct. 12-CV-901 (DRH)(ARL), 2012 WL 1933767, at *4 (E.D.N.Y. that he swung around and hit J.E. Assistant Superintendent - Ricardo Soto 2019-24. Business Office - Confidential Clerk 2019-24. Additionally, please be further advised that all communications to the Board of Education and/or individual Board members, as well as the information contained therein, are generally not confidential (unless required to be maintained confidential pursuant to applicable law), and may be subject to public disclosure pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and/or any other applicable State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations. To obtain a Candidate Packet to run for the CMUFSD Board of Education please contact District Clerk, Jeannine Barr by phone 631-878-0052 ext 117 or email: jbarr@cmschools.org.