August 29, 2007 -
A state appeals court ruled today that a former New Providence High School choir instructor, fired after admitting he kissed a male student on the lips in 2002, deserved a hearing before his teaching certificate could be revoked.Unpublished decision. LINK Rutgers School of Law NJ Courts Search Page
The ruling reversed a decision last year by the state Board of Education that revoked the teaching certificate of Stephen Fox, who worked for the New Providence Board of Education for nine years.
During his tenure, Fox served as chairman of the high school's music department and choir director for the middle and high schools.
TT - For a long time we've wondered if the Garden State shouldn't change their nickname.
