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investigators that, on several occasions, he purchased marijuana for Serrano, using money
provided by the teacher.
In an interview with investigators, Serrano admitted that he had students purchase
marijuana for him and that he had a problem with the illegal substance. In a written
statement, the teacher added that, since January 2001 he has been receiving help from a
psychiatrist to treat his “manic depression.”
Recommendations and Results
We recommended that Charles Serrano’s employment be terminated and that he
be barred from working for the BOE in the future. Serrano was charged pursuant to New
York State Education Law §3020-a. In the course of the resulting hearing, Serrano chose
to resign irrevocably from the BOE and he is not eligible for future employment.
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