Expel the Expellers

Lev Beis Yaakov (VIN)

Asked by Judge Reyes if G.S. has been expelled because of an anonymous tip with no proof supplied, (Lev Beis Yaakov attorney) Guzik did not deny the claims but rather countered that the alleged offense was a major infraction of school rules. Guzik’s remark prompted the judge to respond with incredulity, asking the defense lawyer twice in succession, “Are you serious?” 

Guzik, who said he had not seen all of the case files yet,  said that he believed that G.S.  had been disciplined by Lev Bais Yaakov previously for both in-school cell phone usage and behavioral issues and that she was struggling academically, which precipitated meetings between the school and her parents.

Goldberg described G.S. as a “troubled girl” who “was causing trouble” and suggested that her ejection after the anonymous phone call “may have been just the culmination of those many issues.” 

Judge Reyes expressed concern about the school’s decision to expel G.S. “It’s really troubling,” said Judge Reyes. 

“It’s really troubling. The straw that broke the camel’s back was an anonymous call and an allegation, if it even happened. You’ve got to admit it’s problematic.”