Ginsberg has served as a member of CSB since July 1989 and was reelected for a three-year term in July 1993. She is currently serving as secretary. She is currently serving as president. Petitioner alleges that Jones violated regulations of the Chancellor of the New York City School District and the BOE, neglected to perform her duties and violated the public trust. Petitioner also claims that during her prior term in office, Jones refused to serve on any committees, was often absent and, when she did attend, read a book while business was being conducted.
Respondents raise numerous defenses.
They assert that all their actions were lawful. They further contend that the petitions fail to state a cause of action upon which relief may be granted because an officer may not be removed for alleged misconduct that occurred during a prior term of office. Respondents also claim that the petitions are untimely and that service of the petitions was defective. Before reaching the merits, I will address several procedural issues. Respondents claim that service of the petitions was defective.