HACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) — The ex-principal of Teaneck High School, already facing charges that he engaged in sexual conduct and conversation with a student, may face more charges if questionable photos on his computer are child pornography, authorities said.

Beyond the obvious employment implications of this situation, this highlights the need to have crystal-clear, rock-solid technology policies permitting review of District computers on a periodic basis.

In reading the story, it’s surprising that the District suspended him with pay for 13 months before a trial verdict in a case where it was alleged that he fondled the teeenage boy he and his wife had taken in to adopt. 

Overall, it appears that the District could have done more back in 2003 to avoid the current issue. 

That said, it’s also right and proper that I give this a new launch because of the launch of my new law firm, Medina, Martinez & Castroll.  That could be the most inartful sentence I’ve written in months but I’m leaving it there because it’s unlikely that anyone but me will read this entire post. 

By way of description, MMC is a law firm based in Pennington, New Jersey, which serves as legal counsel to about a half dozen school districts.  In many cases, we serve as outside general counsel for these school districts, providing legal advice in the area of financial matters, commercial transactions, student discipline, special education, labor relations and policy (to name just a few).  If you’re interested in learning more about my law firm, I encourage you to visit our website and look around. 

As is my policy with our other blog, comments are welcome and appreciated.  It’s my intention to provide the basis for discussion and discourse.  I hope to hear from you soon.

Now, onto the substantive posts…..

- Victor