2891; see Connick v. Myers, 461 U.S. 138, 151-52, 103 S.Ct. Her words resonated with educators in the Capital Region and beyond. 2003). AVERILL PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) The Averill Park Central School District has released a tentative plan for reopening school in the fall. As the district court noted, based on the facts viewed most favorable to Cioffi, the Board decided to abolish his job despite the fact there was no real fiscal crisis. Cioffi, 2004 WL 2202761, at *2. of Educ. The student, a 14-year-old freshman, told Cioffi that he had been tea-bagged by other football players. See Brown v. 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FROZEN JR SPRING MUSICAL TICKETS How much do Averill Park Central School District employees make? Earl coached the football team from 1994 to 2001. Combining the qualities of a rural suburban setting with the added benefit of a strong and vibrant community, the Averill Park Central School District is committed to educating the whole child in a fiscally responsible manner. Plaintiff Louis J. Cioffi (plaintiff or appellant) claims his job as athletic director/director of physical education was abolished by his employer defendant Averill Park Central School District in retaliation for statements he made about a hazing incident involving high school football players. See Salge, 411 F.3d at 188 (noting community's interest in subject matter of plaintiff's speech and fact that speech was made against backdrop of existing community debate). We turn next to defendants' defense that absent Cioffi's letter and press conference, they would have abolished his job anyway. It was decided to abolish plaintiff's position as Athletic Director effective June 2002, and to create a combined Director of Physical Education/High School Assistant Principal position with a starting date of July 2002. To the extent defendants read Ezekwo to announce a primary purpose test, they are mistaken. The "Filter this data" function, below, provides the ability to display Graduation Rate Data of high school as of the 4th year - June, the 5th year - June and August, and the 6th year - June and August. Press 1928). Bd. Any community would be acutely interested in such an incident that constitutes nothing less than a criminal attack on a minor. Please know that the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. As athletic director, Cioffi supervised Kevin Earl, the football coach at Averill Park Central High School. Matsushita Elec. The truth of his statements, especially on summary judgment, does not bear on whether the speech is personal or public. 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The Board abolished Cioffi's position on February 26, 2002, a little over three months after his November 7, 2001 letter and only three weeks after his January 31, 2002 press conference. There is no direct evidence of retaliatory animus. Jackie Chan Wanted To Leave Hollywood And Never Return After He Filmed Rush Hour. The Supreme Court's forthcoming decision in Garcetti v. Ceballos, cert. For every idea you have, we know a student and a family who needs something different. Combining the qualities of a rural suburban setting with the benefit of a strong and vibrant community, the district is committ Read More Contact Anya Tucker - WTEN is digging into this story today, we'll keep you posted on any updates. Because Cioffi did not properly raise the issue on appeal-and as we discuss in more detail in a moment-we need not address whether President McGreevy and Superintendent Johnson, the individual defendants, enjoy absolute legislative immunity. Averill Park High School 146 Gettle Rd, Averill Park, New York | (518) 674-7000 # 6,260 in National Rankings Overall Score 64.91 /100 quick stats Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 861. No. Rather the adverse decision occurred not on January 22, 2002, but on February 26, 2002, the date of the official vote to abolish Cioffi's job. He was a part-time social studies teacher and part time Athletic Director from 1981 to 1999. It has 2,655 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. Munafo v. Metro. Even if the plaintiff establishes these three elements, his claim remains subject to several defenses. The investigation into Bertram is currently ongoing, though there are not believed to be any other suspects, she said. Motive may inform our inquiry, see Brennan, 350 F.3d at 413; O'Donnell, 148 F.3d at 1134, but as noted above, even an entirely personal motive in speaking is not dispositive, see Connick, 461 U.S. at 148-49, 103 S.Ct. It's the second state title for the Averill Park program, which won both the NYSPHSAA and Federation Class A championships in 2010. The child involved is not a student at Averill Park High School, the school district said in a statement. Morris, 196 F.3d at 110. A plaintiff may establish causation indirectly by showing his speech was closely followed in time by the adverse employment decision. He was arraigned in Nassau Town Court, and released on his own recognizance. Plaintiff's First Amendment claim will be dismissed. He changed Earl's teaching assignment from the high school to the middle school so he would have less contact with plaintiff. Defendants move for summary judgment pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. See Hull v. Cayuga Valley Bd. We do not accept defendants' position. Plaintiff was not entitled to a predeprivation hearing because New York Education Law sections 2510 and 3013 were followed to properly abolish his position. Sign up below to find out about upcoming programs first. 2505. 1731, 20 L.Ed.2d 811 (1968). 99-CV-1729, 2000 WL 381941, at *5 (N.D.N.Y. Because plaintiff did not have the required Physical Education Certificate, he could not apply for this new position. The station representative that can assist any person with disabilities with issues related to the content of the public file is Maryann Ryan. Transp. Come see the Algonquin Middle School Spring Musical: Frozen, Jr.! A public employee who makes a First Amendment claim of employment retaliation under 1983 must show that: (1) his speech addressed a matter of public concern, (2) he suffered an adverse employment decision, and (3) a causal connection exists between his speech and that adverse employment decision, so that it can be said that the plaintiff's speech was a motivating factor in the adverse employment action. Although personal interest primarily motivated the speech, the Supreme Court concluded that one of the questions on the questionnaire touched upon a matter of public concern and was thus protected by the First Amendment. New York State Police say a teacher at Averill Park High School has been arrested for endangering the welfare of a child. Averill Park Central School District(518) 674-7050 Fax: (518) 674-3802. Our review of the November 7, 2001 letter and January 31, 2002 press conference leads us to conclude that as a matter of law these instances of speech address matters of public concern and are therefore protected by the First Amendment. A Highland Park High School teacher has been placed on administrative leave after a video surfaced on social media showing the teacher using "racist and foul" language at the school, according to school officials. of Educ., 336 F.3d 185, 192 (2d Cir.2003). See Johnson v. Ganim, 342 F.3d 105, 114 (2d Cir.2003); Munafo, 285 F.3d at 211-12 (rejecting contention that plaintiff's speech not of public concern because plaintiff motivated by personal interest); Brennan v. Norton, 350 F.3d 399, 413 (3d Cir.2003) (while speaker's motive is relevant part of context of speech, it is not dispositive when determining whether the speech relates to a matter of public concern); O'Donnell v. Barry, 148 F.3d 1126, 1134 (D.C.Cir.1998) (motivation is a factor in the public concern analysis but does not destroy character of speech as matter of public concern). Understand. Both specific incidents of speech were employment matters not protected by the First Amendment, rather than matters of public concern entitled to free speech protection. Cioffi appeals. On February 26, 2002, it was formally announced that Cioffi's Athletic Director position was abolished in the proposed budget. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) The website shows online conversations purportedly with Lenseth in which the 26-year-old had explicit exchanges with online accounts which were actually adults posing as children. Bertram, who is listed as a science teacher at Averill Park,surrendered himself to State Police in Schodack, the release said. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. of Educ., 926 F.2d 505, 509-10 (6th Cir. Rather, he was speaking as a citizen, who also happened to be a public employee, about the circumstances that led to criminal activity in the public school system and the manner in which school officials were responding to that conduct. 568, 50 L.Ed.2d 471 (1977). Even if considered to be matters of public concern, there is no evidence of a causal connection between the general complaints, the letter, and/or the press conference and the abolition of plaintiff's position. The moving party carries the initial burden of demonstrating an absence of a genuine issue of material fact. Auth., 285 F.3d 201, 212 (2d Cir.2002) ([O]ne would need look no farther than the existence of similar state laws to recognize that safety in the workplace is a matter of public concern.). Tuesday -4 | 3C. They complained about Earl's coaching of the football team and accused the football players of using performance-enhancing substances. Averill Park High School Sep 1979 - Sep 200324 years 1 month Director,Owner Sam Perkins-Lou Cioffi Basketball Camp 1984 - 200117 years Capital District (Albany,NY) Social Studies. but said it cannot comment on the investigation. TermsPrivacyDisclaimerCookiesDo Not Sell My Information, Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, use enter to select, Stay up-to-date with FindLaw's newsletter for legal professionals. Kenneth Jones - January 18, 2023 In response to the shocking news of Peter J. Bertram's unlawful actions, the Averill Park school district has swiftly taken action, placing the high school science teacher on administrative leave pending the results of the investigation. 120.16-120.17 (defining hazing); cf. She told NEWS10, the unknown is keeping her up at night, as well as the possibility of getting sick or infecting someone else. By proclaiming that he is not to blame, Cioffi presents a theory of what went wrong and who is to blame. Dist. As a result, the District's emphasis on student learning and achievement is matched by its commitment to providing students with opportunities to grow and succeed. The arrest follows other . Other than general complaints he made about Earl over the years from 1994 to early 2002, plaintiff alleges only two specific incidents of speech. The first specific incident of speech alleged is the November 7, 2001, letter to the School Board. Defendant Dr. Michael Johnson ("Johnson") was Superintendent of Schools during the relevant times. In the fall of 2001, as classes began at Averill Park High School near Albany, Kevin Earl was beginning his seventh year as football coach. The first time the issue of legislative immunity is raised is in plaintiff's reply brief. The student-to-teacher ratio is higher than the state average, at 14:1. Compare Averill Park High School to Other Schools (518) 674-7000 146 GETTLE RD C.Defendants' Response-Primary Purpose Argument. Penal Law 130.00 (McKinney 2004) (defining sex offenses); id. In his January 31, 2002, press conference statement plaintiff was attempting to save his job, defend his personal reputation, blame the administration for the hazing incident, and complain about his treatment at work. Mom of child victim angered by resolution in case alleging rape, Megna, a fixture in state government, to be budget director again, Police confirm body in Mohawk is Samantha Humphrey, At 100, WWII vet Bill Scharoun sets a USS Slater record, Floor and Decor to take over former Sears space in Colonie Center, Hudson Valley man charged in connection with killing dogs, Memorial service Saturday for Samantha Humphrey, Albany Empire adding Antonio Brown to ownership group. We are in this together. In this scenario, a due process violation could occur if the person was not appointed to the new position. The School District, however, failed to inform the parents of the freshman who had been the victim of the assault recited above. 1878, 128 L.Ed.2d 686 (1994).3. Dist. 262 Following. AVERILL PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF ED., Averill Park High School, Averill Park Central School District, Thomas P. McGreevy and Michael J. Johnson, Defendants-Appellees. CIOFFI III v. AVERILL PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF ED. When family members and former colleagues were asked about the allegations, most said they were not surprised. These personal employment conflicts between an employee and his supervisor or his employer do not come close to rising to the level of a constitutional or civil rights claim. With regard to the conspiracy claim, there can be no conspiracy between the School District and its officers, employees, and Board of Education members because they are considered a single entity. Boys 300m Varsity Section 8 - Day 2 - PSAL Jim McKay Games. 1999). See Velez v. Levy, 401 F.3d 75, 95 n. 19 (2d Cir.2005). Facts, inferences therefrom, and ambiguities must be viewed in a light most favorable to the nonmovant. B. 146 Gettle Rd. Kids come to school for so much more than learning. New York State Police say a teacher at Averill Park High School has been arrested for endangering the welfare of a child. Copyright 2023, Thomson Reuters. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. In June 1999 he was promoted to a full-time administrative position, Athletic Director and Director of Physical Education (a tenured position). PublishedJanuary 17, 2023 at 2:52 PM EST, A photo of Peter Bertram from the New York State Police. -1C. AVERILL PARK State Police are investigating the conduct of a former high school math teacher who was terminated from his part-time position last Thursday. When plaintiff heard that the School Board intended to eliminate his position, he called a press conference. Sch. We want whats best for your kids and OUR kids, too. He was arraigned in Nassau Town Court and released. Here, even if the new position of Director of Physical Education/High School Assistant Principal created by the School Board is considered similar to Athletic Director, plaintiff was not qualified for the new position because he did not have the Physical Education Certificate. Nov 2016 - Mar 20203 years 5 months. Indus. Also, the employer may avoid liability by demonstrating that it would have taken the same adverse employment action even in the absence of the protected conduct. Mount Healthy City Sch. 1684. Shes asking parents to try to work together with teachers in order to make this work. Bd. Defendants would have therefore abolished his position for these budgetary reasons even had he never written the letter or held the press conference. Doug Lenseth, 26, had worked at the district for about five years, said Superintendent Jim Hoffman, noting that Lenseth had started as a substitute and worked his way up the ranks to become a part-time math teacher. Lydia Kulbida, a long-time WNYT anchor, has been fired from one of the stations most popular newscasts. We do not attempt to determine the outer limits of temporal proximity, nor do we need to. Here he received his public school educa tion, graduating from the high school in 1882. There is also no indication that the claims in the complaint are made against the individual defendants acting in anything other than their legislative capacities, so there is no exception to immunity. The post quickly generated more than 2,000 likes and was shared more than 5,000 times. Johnson asked him to obtain the certification, but plaintiff contended that because of lingering physical effects from an electric shock he received the previous year, he was unable to do so. Official Twitter page of the Averill Park Central School District providing news, information and highlights on our school community. Our analysis is content-based and not, as defendants would have it, solely motivation-based. VAbsolute Immunity of Individual Defendants. 56. George Washington Bush (1779-1863) (Tumwater), pioneer. 1684. Sch. A matter of public concern is generally any matter of political, social or other concern to the community. Morris, 196 F.3d at 110 (quoting Connick, 461 U.S. at 146, 103 S.Ct. Graduation Rate Data are reported for a 9th grade cohort, as of the 4th year of high school - August. Earlier this week, teachers were tasked with cleaning out their classrooms in order to allow for enough space for desks to be properly spread out and socially distanced. Defendant Dr. Michael Johnson ("Johnson") was Superintendent of Schools during the relevant times. The child. See Mount Healthy, 429 U.S. at 287, 97 S.Ct. State Police confirmed that they are investigating Doug Lenseth, 26, who also worked as a substitute teacher in the district, for activities outside of school. Therefore, special arrangements were made for plaintiff to remain in the full-time administrative position of Athletic Director by designating another teacher, Rit Aldi (who had the required Physical Education Certification), as Director of Physical Education with a $1,600 per year stipend. We decline, however, defendants' request to assess sanctions against plaintiff in the form of attorney's fees and costs. H. Rose Schneider is a reporter with the rapid response team at the Times Union in Albany, N.Y. FindLaw.com Free, trusted legal information for consumers and legal professionals, SuperLawyers.com Directory of U.S. attorneys with the exclusive Super Lawyers rating, Abogado.com The #1 Spanish-language legal website for consumers, LawInfo.com Nationwide attorney directory and legal consumer resources. With no budgetary crisis, a reasonable jury could find that the defendants would not have taken the same action against Cioffi absent the letter and press conference. We do not doubt that he spoke partly to protect his job and shift blame to other administrators. Dist. Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, LLC. Art Services listings in Albany, NY - Albany, NY Local Aug 2, 2021 Well this was pretty shocking news. how often do cops show up for traffic courtjennifer nicholson mark norfleet 27 februari, 2023 / i rick stein venice to istanbul route map / av / i rick stein venice to istanbul route map / av According to a Nov. 7 River Grove police report, an Elmwood Park High School student told school officials she had been having "ongoing sexual conversations" with a teacher's aide. Think. Plaintiff, at some point in time, recommended that Earl not be reappointed head football coach. Averill Park High School Class of 1981 Russ Adair Averill Park High School Class of 1968 Keith Adams Averill Park High School Class of 1997 Steve Adrian Averill Park High School Class of 1975 Stacey Agan Averill Park High School Class of 1981 Mary Aite Averill Park High School Class of 2010 Johnson Alan Averill Park High School Class of 1967 We do not mean to say that if there is no media interest in the subject matter of the employee's speech that the speech is not of public concern. Sera Deo, a fourth grade teacher at Miller Hill Elementary, told NEWS10 ABC that removing cozy reading chairs, supply shelves, and beloved book cases was very emotional for her. Though the district and the State Police were not specific with the allegations, it appears that Lenseth was featured on a website named Operation Riptide which monitors online chat rooms for adults looking to talk with children and teens. Of course we have no opinion with respect to the truthfulness of Cioffi's speech and whether he, the Board of Education, or other administrators are to blame. Fed.R.Civ.P. They come for the socialization and the friendship, some kids come to eat, some kids come for safety. Kayleigh Ahern and Arianna Verardi totaled 14 points a piece, Holohan added 13, and Tatiana Tune scored 12 of her own. Plaintiff continuously complained about how Earl ran the football program, saying that the program was out of control. Anyone with information related to this case or believe you may also be. According to online records, Bertram is a science teacher. Defendant Thomas McCreevy ("McCreevy") was a member of the defendant Averill Park Central School District Board of Education ("School Board") from 1992 to June 30, 2002, and was president from 1998 to June 2002. 56; Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, 477 U.S. 317, 323 (1986). On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the New York State Police notified the District that a teacher at Averill Park High School was arrested and charged with allegedly endangering the welfare of. Co., 475 U.S. at 587. Id. Louis J. CIOFFI III, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. AVERILL PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF ED., Averill Park High School, Averill Park Central School District, Thomas P. McGreevy and Michael J. Johnson, Defendants-Appellees. 1. The details on the investigation were not clear. In the fall of 2000 it came to light that Cioffi lacked the required Physical Education Certification to hold the position of Director of Physical Education. As soon as we were made aware of the situation, the teacher was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Konits v. Valley Stream Cent. The details on the investigation. First, the state may defend its actions by showing the employee's speech disrupted the workplace. See id. Before you spew your negative personal experience with virtual learning from the spring. The question whether speech addresses a matter of public concern and thereby enjoys protection under the First Amendment is one of law. 1684). New York State Police are asking anyone with information or who may be a victim to contact investigators at 518-583-7000 or crimetip@troopers.ny.gov. The Warriors have won eight consecutive Section II Class A. We go to sporting events and plays. No further information was available from the district or police. In the 24-second video, the teacher can be heard using the N-word. 56; Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242, 247 (1986). At FindLaw.com, we pride ourselves on being the number one source of free legal information and resources on the web. 1991) (citing Herrmann v. Moore, 576 F.2d 453, 459 (2d Cir. Just give me a minute to process that fact that everything Ive known about being a teacher and being in a school is different, she said. The victim is not a student at the school. The girls basketball team advances to the Section 2, Class A championship game, seeking its 14th Sectional title since 2006. A Creating passionate learners who contribute positively to their community and the world. at 252, 106 S.Ct. See home details for 300 Salish Mountains Dr and find similar homes for sale now in Whitefish, MT on Trulia. Co. v. Zenith Radio Corp., 475 U.S. 574, 586 (1986). Mary Joann Chabot, 93, of Duluth died at home on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 surrounded by her loving children. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. at 781. The programme ends after the 9th or 10th year of . Home. Do you have any idea how hard we worked to make it the best it could possibly be? INDOOR WALKING Averill Park High School Fee: $5.00* Date: Through June 7, 2013 6:00-8:00 p.m. Mo I spent today removing my personal belongings from my classroom. The Averill Park School District says they have fired a high school teacher due to his "conduct outside the school" and now State Police say a criminal. FACTS. On November 7, 2001 Cioffi sent a letter to Superintendent Johnson which outlined his prior criticism of Coach Earl and Earl's supervision of the football team. He acquired his Physical Education Certificate in June 2003, and went to another school district as Director of Athletics and Physical Education in September 2003. Cioffi ends his letter voicing consternation about the manner in which the Board and school administration conducted the investigation. We therefore examine both the November 7, 2001 letter and the January 31, 2002 press conference to see if this speech relates to matters of public concern. We just need time to process all of this just as everybody else does, said Deo. In early October 2001 defendant McGreevy, the president of the Board of Education, received a letter from Lauren Ashdown, a parent of a high school football player. Cioffi v. Averill Park Cent. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Averill Park had four scorers hit double digit scoring numbers in the win. To begin with, defendants' contention that a speaker's primary motivation for speaking is dispositive in determining whether speech is personal or public conflicts directly with the Supreme Court's holding in Connick. Docket No. The press conference was called by the plaintiff in response to hearing that defendants intended to abolish his position. On January 22, 2002, the School Board informally decided to reorganize some administrative positions in order to save money despite the fact there was no real fiscal crisis. He states that he has a problem accepting [the] explanation about why perpetrators [of the hazing] have not actively been sought out and that his concern was that others may have been victimized as well. At the press conference, Cioffi addresses again and in detail these same issues of oversight of Earl and the football program and the School District's handling of the hazing investigation. averill park high school - student and educator report [2020 - 21] The Student and Educator Report provides information to the public about students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch; student attendance and suspensions; and school/district average class size, staff counts, and teacher attendance and turnover. State Police confirmed that they are investigating Doug Lenseth, 26, who also worked as a substitute teacher in the district, for activities outside of school. It has 999 students in grades 9th through 12th. When defendants moved for summary judgment dismissing his complaint, the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (Hurd, J.) Thus, even viewing the evidence favorable to the plaintiff, the general complaints and the two specific incidents, the November 2001 letter and the January 2002 press conference, involved personal employer/employee matters between plaintiff and defendants, rather than matters of public concern. Men's and Women's Race - USATF Marathon Road Championships. The Averill Park Central School District released this statement: On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the New York State Police notified the District that a teacher at Averill Park High School was arrested and charged with allegedly endangering the welfare of a child. He did not return a request for comment. In other words, although the speaker's overall motivation was personal, that fact was not dispositive.2 If it were, then the Supreme Court's direction that we examine the content, form, and context of a given statement to determine whether it addresses a matter of public concern would be stripped of its meaning and purpose. Knowledge gained from the report card on a school's or district's strengths and weaknesses can be used to improve instruction and services to students. Next we examine the context in which Cioffi spoke. Bertram surrendered himself. The elements of a First Amendment retaliation claim are (1) the speech was constitutionally protected; (2) there was an adverse employment decision; and (3) a causal connection exists between the speech and the adverse employment decision. Indus. 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