Schools
Wantagh Schools Takes On Claims Of Election 'Gross Negligence'
The district said they will use "time and resources" to ensure the May Board of Education election is upheld.
WANTAGH, NY — A legal matter has entangled the Wantagh Board of Education and the Wantagh School District.
According to a letter posted to the school district's website, a former board of education candidate has filed paperwork claiming "gross negligence and dereliction of duties" in overseeing the district's management and orchestration of the May 17, 2022 election.
In addition, the Commissioner of Education Appeal seeks the removal of board trustee Anthony Greco.
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However, the district countered: "The election was conducted in conformity with all applicable laws, rules and regulations."
The district supported the proposed budget and elected trustees Jennifer Perfetti and Laura Reich to three-year terms.
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Ensuring that the will of the voters "is not undermined by the action," the district and the board are "prepared to take all steps necessary" to have the election upheld.
"Unfortunately, district time and resources will continue to be diverted from our school community to address this issue," according to the Wantagh School District.
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