During the 1996-1997 school year, he taught five courses, and served as Yearbook Advisor and Stage Manager for the high school's annual play. Shinkle was a tenured social studies teacher at Nottingham, having worked for the School District for twelve to thirteen years. We recite the following undisputed facts. On December 1, 2004, the State Board affirmed the Commissioner's decision in the matter. On September 14, 2004, Shinkle filed a notice of appeal to the State Board. On August 19, 2004, the Commissioner issued a final decision, adopting the OAL decision, and directed that Shinkle be dismissed. On August 3, 2004, Shinkle filed exceptions to the OAL decision, and the School District replied. Concluding that the "addendum states that it was made necessary by newly discovered information that came to light after the matter was transmitted to the Commissioner," the ALJ denied the motion, and both the Commissioner and the State Board declined to grant interlocutory review.įollowing twelve days of trial, commencing November 20, 2003, and ending May 7, 2004, the ALJ issued an initial decision on July 14, 2004, recommending that Shinkle be dismissed from his tenured teaching position. Shinkle contended that the addendum raised new allegations that were not presented to the School District at its meeting on certification of tenure charges. Shinkle filed a motion in limine requesting an order barring admission of any evidence referenced in the addendum that was not contained in the original statement filed on November 25, 1997. On June 22, 1998, the School District filed an addendum to the statement of evidence (addendum) with the OAL, and served Shinkle with the same. Shinkle filed an answer denying the charges, and the Commissioner referred the matter to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) as a contested case for a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). 18A:6-11, and directed that Shinkle be suspended without pay. On December 22, 1997, the School District certified the charges to the Commissioner pursuant to N.J.S.A. On November 25, 1997, respondent, School District of the Township of Hamilton (School District), filed and served Shinkle with tenure charges alleging unbecoming conduct and a pattern of conduct unbecoming a teacher, together with a statement of evidence in support of the charges, pursuant to N.J.A.C. On May 5, 1997, Shinkle was escorted from Nottingham, and suspended pending outcome of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct with a student at the high school. Petitioner, Lewis Shinkle (Shinkle), appeals from the decision of the State Board of Education (State Board) entered on December 1, 2004, affirming the decision of the Commissioner of Education (Commissioner) dismissing him from his position as a tenured teacher at Nottingham High School (Nottingham), Township of Hamilton, Mercer County. Harvey, Attorney General, attorney for respondent State Board of Education (Carolyn Grace Labin, Deputy Attorney General, filed a statement in lieu of brief). Paglione, of counsel and on the brief and Christopher S. ![]() Paglione argued the cause for respondent School District of the Township of Hamilton, Mercer County (Paglione & Massi, attorneys Mr. Mellk, of counsel and on the brief and Gidian R. Mellk argued the cause for appellant Lewis Shinkle (Wills, O'Neill & Mellk, attorneys Mr. Maurice’s employers included Abraxas, Southwood Psychiatric Hospital, Cornell Area School District, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Sto-Rox School District, HFI-Specialized Learning and Nazareth Prep.On appeal from the State Board of Education.Īrnold M. Over the last 20 years, Maurice’s professional career has included, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Educational Consultant, Director of Equity & Inclusion, and business owner. ![]() Maurice completed his undergraduate studies at Clarion University of Pennsylvania in Special Education, his graduate degree at The University of Pittsburgh in Instruction & Learning, and Point Park University for his Educational Leadership studies. Maurice is no stranger to Beaver County as his mother was from Aliquippa PA which he called home for few years. Maurice attended four different high schools Nottingham High School - Syracuse N.Y., Moon Area High School - Moon Township, PA, Ambridge Area High School - Ambridge PA and graduated from Perry Traditional Academy in Pittsburgh PA. ![]() Maurice Wigley is Baden Academy’s recently appointed assistant principal.
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