An inside look at the 2018 issues facing Paterson, N.J. Second man arrested in Paterson police-involved shooting, Police hunt for Paterson woman in possible abduction, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Kruses contract with Community Charter was renewed for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 years, according to the lawsuit. While the school cannot comment on a complaint that has not been served, or publicly discuss an employees job performance, one can be assured that the schools protocols for investigating and addressing sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation are consistent, fair and thorough, continued the statement. All rights reserved. The former principal of Paterson's all-boys elementary school has filed a lawsuit against the Board of Education claiming he was defamed by news accounts that said he was removed from the job for poor performance. The lawsuit does not say exactly when the alleged harassment took place. Copyright 2012-2023 Paterson Times all rights reserved. Dr. McCray is proud to be considered an "African-American woman in Tech" and an instructional leader and she intends to utilize her skills and strategies in her new home of CCSP. When asked whether the lawsuit would affect Martinezs role at the charter program, Palmore said his status would be discussed by the schools board of trustees after the allegations were reviewed. One dead, one injured in Paterson shooting, This NJ man beat the odds and survived after weeks on a ventilator. This is not a good look for Paterson and I believe that they should strongly work to part ways with Mr Martinez. The home-school connection is instrumental to student success. Marte,. 973.413.2057 973.345.7623. For her dissertation, she developed the math app "Fractionville" which focused on 3rd grade introductory fractions reinforcement. This guy did work in a public school in Newark, University High School. Several of Patersons charter schools have been involved in sexual harassment controversies in recent years. Director of Property Acquisitions and Operations, New Jersey Community Capital. The EEOC investigated her allegations and did not find any basis to them, said Palmore. **read my post below **, . Mulick said McNair should not be allowed to supervise employees. PATERSON:Paterson spends $460,000 to repair 125-year-old sewer pipe beneath Route 20, VIDEO:Police release security footage of bank robbery, NJ SCHOOLS:Why are black, hispanic students suspended more often? Bet you got an "A" in English. PATERSON A Community Charter School of Paterson substitute teacher has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Manny Martinez, an administrator at the school who is also a city. Tax payer have a right to know who we are paying to effectively lead. The Public School system follows New Jersey state public education policies . Im fighting it to the utmost of my ability and thats all I have to say.. We will offer monthly Parent Universities to keep you informed. She is seeking an unspecified amount in damages. // Array of day names Isnt Martinez apart of the BOE one of the members. For you see, not being honest, keeps them employed. In his lawsuit, Maynor alleges that news stories about him including one by Paterson Press contained inaccuracies about his dismissal. Paterson Press began looking into the status of the College Achieve lawsuit this month after Martinez made an unsuccessful bid for the Paterson school board presidency. Director of Instructional Technology and Assessment. The teacher, Denise Kruse, alleged the students at Community Charter School of Paterson asked her if she ever performed oral sex, made thrusting motions with their bodies while standing behind her and reached into their pants and grabbed their genitals in her presence. She says that created a dispute with Palmore. The latest lawsuit was filed in state Superior Court in Patersonlast week by the social worker, Shannon Beaton of Jersey City, and a former teacher at College Achieve, Nicole Perna of Nutley. Employment Category: Full-time, Exempt 10-month position. Asked July 6, 2018 1 answer Answered July 6, 2018 - Teacher (Former Employee) - Paterson, NJ How do you deal with classroom management issues? As a product of a Community School in East Harlem , I know firsthand that it takes a village to raise a child. Boris currently serves on the governing boards of Passaic County Court-Appointed Special Advocates, and the Community Charter School of Paterson. Mr. Palmore was a classroom teacher for many years within the New York City Public School system. A teacher terminated last year from the Community Charter School of Paterson claims she was sexually harassed by fifth graders, according to a lawsuit filed in New Jersey Superior Court on Monday. smells like a no show pay to play scandal to me. The mission of the Community Charter School of Paterson is to inspire and empower its children, families and staff with opportunities to positively shape and transform their lives by becoming successful, life-long learners who possess critical thinking, academic, advocacy, and leadership skills required to open new doors in their lives an 2017, to lead the school had been involved in creating an environment for teachers so intolerable that theyd resign, allowing him to replace them with staff he had worked with as an administrator in the Bronx. Requirements: Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility in: Teacher of Art K-12. It would be refreshing if politicians running this community can be honest and address factual information regarding harmful cultural norms and lack of a healthy community family structure. On one occasion, on Jun. Now's the hard part. In 2009 she was nominated to represent her community as a People to People International Student Ambassador where she was given the opportunity to visit the European Countries of Italy, France, Greece, and Germany. The ex-principal, Vernon Maynor, says in the lawsuit that news articles about his termination in Paterson resulted in the withdrawal of two subsequent job offers one to be principal of East Orange Community Charter School in July 2019 and another offerin May 2021 to be principal in theWinslow Township school district. Charters are cancerous leechesyou are jealous because we have certified teachersnot unqualified buffoons who the principle owed a favor to,