New York State Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems transcripts of public hearings on changes to public pension and retirement systems
Series Number
B1361
Summary
This series consists of transcripts of public hearings conducted by the commission prior to issuing reports of studies recommending changes in the state's public pension and retirement systems. The records document public reaction to the commission's recommendations and include hearing transcripts often with handwritten notes; written statements; lists of scheduled witnesses; order of testimony; letters clarifying testimony; correspondence expressing opinions; acknowledgment/transmittal letters to correspondents; notices of hearings, especially on public employee disability retirement problems; commission meeting schedules; and press clippings.
Creator
New York (State). Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Tenured teacher disciplinary case hearing transcripts and exhibits
Series Number
15946
Summary
This series consists of transcripts and accompanying exhibits produced during tenured teacher disciplinary hearings. These case files often include graphic testimony about teacher performance, classroom situations, and education administration (particularly teacher supervision and efforts to identify and remove incompetent teachers). Transcripts provide information about workplace relations and working conditions, and on "social" labor relations in an adversarial context. Exhibits may include lesson plans, observation reports, and audio or videotapes of teachers in the classroom.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Office of School District Employer-Employee Relations
Access Restrictions
Access to certain records in this series is restricted pursuant to New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) section 87.2(a), relating to records specifically exempted from disclosure by state or federal statute: State Education Law section 2-d (unauthorized release of personally identifiable information); federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 USC section 1232g; and State Civil Rights Law section 50-B (right of privacy for victims of sex offenses). Access to certain records is also restricted pursuant to FOIL sections 87.2(b) (unwarranted invasion of personal privacy) and 87.2(g) (inter- and intra-agency materials which are not statistical or factual tabulations or data, instructions to staff that affect the public, or final agency policy or determinations).