Curry v. Board of Education

Michael Curry was accused of striking a teacher in Freeport High School. Out of this incident he was directed by the Freeport Board of Education to be sent to a special school in the fall. His mother brings this article 78 proceeding to block this action.

The Freeport Board of Education notified Michael and his mother that he was to appear for a hearing with the Board of Education. A subsequent notice directed them to appear for a hearing before the Board of Education “ Trial Commission ” (quotations supplied). This “ Trial Commission” was composed of two of the five members of the board.…