Matter of D’Aleo v Arlington Cent. Sch. Dist.

Holding The Appellate Division affirmed the dismissal of the petition, finding that the hearing officer’s determination sustaining charges of misconduct and insubordination was rational and supported by evidence. The court held that the penalty of termination was not disproportionate to the offense and did not shock the sense of fairness.

The court’s words

the determination sustaining the charges of misconduct, conduct unbecoming a teacher, neglect of duty, and insubordination was rational, had evidentiary support, and was not arbitrary and capricious

2026 NY Slip Op 06302, at the official text

the penalty of termination of employment was not so disproportionate to the sustained charges so as to shock one's sense of fairness

2026 NY Slip Op 06302, at the official text

the proceedings comported with due process as the petitioner was given adequate notice of the charge and the notice was reasonably specific

2026 NY Slip Op 06302, at the official text