Case Name: In the Matter of Harold M. Goldman, Petitioner, v. Board of Education of the East Meadow Union Free School District, Respondent
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1974-05-06
Citations: 44 A.D.2d 828
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of Harold M. Goldman, Petitioner, v. Board of Education of the East Meadow Union Free School District, Respondent.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 44
Pages: 828–828

Head Matter:
In the Matter of Harold M. Goldman, Petitioner, v. Board of Education of the East Meadow Union Free School District, Respondent.

Opinion:
Proceeding pursuant to article 78 of the CPLR to review respondent's determination which, after a hearing, found petitioner guilty of " immoral conduct and conduct unbecoming a teacher " and dismissed him as a teacher. Petition granted to the extent that the determination is modified, on the law, by reducing the penalty from dismissal to a 30-day suspension. As so modified, determination confirmed, without costs. The penalty was excessive and an abuse of discretion to the extent indicated herein. Gulotta, P. J., Hopkins, Latham, Shapiro and Cohalan, JJ., concur.