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Amagansett School Conducted a 'Flawed' Investigation in the Case of the Missing Red Envelope

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Amagansett School Board President Wayne Gauger and Superintendent Michael Rodgers watch on as Joe Karpinski discusses the Maria Dorr decision. JACK MOTZ

Amagansett School Board President Wayne Gauger and Superintendent Michael Rodgers watch on as Joe Karpinski discusses the Maria Dorr decision. JACK MOTZ

Joe Karpinski, an Amagansett School parent, addresses the school board during its meeting on Tuesday, March 25 JACK MOTZ

Joe Karpinski, an Amagansett School parent, addresses the school board during its meeting on Tuesday, March 25 JACK MOTZ

An administrative hearing officer cleared Amagansett School Principal Maria Dorr of all charges on Thursday, March 20. JACK MOTZ

An administrative hearing officer cleared Amagansett School Principal Maria Dorr of all charges on Thursday, March 20. JACK MOTZ

Jack Motz on Mar 26, 2025
An administrative hearing officer listed three reasons for clearing Amagansett School Principal Maria Dorr of charges that she stole a missing red envelope and gift card: a “biased” investigator, a... more

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