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Ex-Superintendent Discusses Peekskill Transcript Scandal

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. — The transcript scandal that erupted in January might be indicative of a much larger and longer pattern of “misconduct” by Peekskill High School guidance counselors, dating as far back as 2007, according to a story on LoHud.com.

The transcript scandal that became public in January may be part of a larger pattern of “misconduct” by Peekskill High School guidance counselors.

The transcript scandal that became public in January may be part of a larger pattern of “misconduct” by Peekskill High School guidance counselors.

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According to information obtained through a Freedom of Information Law request, Paul Coster — one of four guidance counselors accused of handing out credits to students for phony courses — was involved in “alleged acts of misconduct” between the 2007-08 and 2010-11 school years, LoHud.com reported.

In January, school officials said at least 34 seniors received credit for a “co-op” class that was discontinued years ago, LoHud.com reported. The high school’s social studies chairwoman, 53-year-old Allison Risoli of Peekskill, is facing criminal charges, accused of altering answers on Regents examinations at least two weeks after the reassignment of the guidance counselors, LoHud.com reported.

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