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School Superintendent Suspended Over Ethics Violations

1/16/2026

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Michael Nagler, the superintendent of the Mineola Union Free School District in Long Island, was suspended following an investigation into ethics violations and remains on paid leave pending further review by the school board.
He required eighth graders to enroll in a digital learning program he created, called Build Your Own Grade, through his company Quave.
The board found Nagler failed to disclose Quave's for-profit status and believed the program was voluntary.
Parents raised concerns, leading to the program's cancellation in October.
Investigators found issues with data security and Nagler's motives for creating Quave.

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Story summary

Michael Nagler, the superintendent of the Mineola Union Free School District in Long Island, was suspended following an investigation into ethics violations and remains on paid leave pending further review by the school board.
He required eighth graders to enroll in a digital learning program he created, called Build Your Own Grade, through his company Quave.
The board found Nagler failed to disclose Quave's for-profit status and believed the program was voluntary.
Parents raised concerns, leading to the program's cancellation in October.
Investigators found issues with data security and Nagler's motives for creating Quave.