The results of an election for an open seat on the Hempstead school board have been voided and the district must hold a revote within 60 days, the state education commissioner ruled Thursday after allegations of election fraud were raised by the district, including cast ballots found in a garbage bag.
The ruling from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa comes 10 days after the district’s attorney filed an appeal with the state to challenge the results, and on the same day that Newsday reported on the district’s findings of alleged misconduct.
Rosa’s order did not comment on the district’s allegations.
In a statement emailed by a district spokesman, the board said it “appreciates the Commissioner’s expeditious review of this matter.”
“The Board is committed to ensuring that the revote is conducted fairly, transparently, and in full compliance with all applicable legal requirements,” the statement…
HOW TO SPOT A “RED FLAG” (THE BEHAVIORAL AUDIT)
Keep an eye out for these behavioral shifts in your staff:
Refusal to take leave: Afraid someone will find their “adjustments.”
Unexplained wealth: Buying luxury items that don’t match their known salary.
Working odd hours: Preferring to work alone late at night when no one is watching the system.
“Gatekeeper” behavior: Becoming overly defensive or angry when someone asks to see their records.