Contrary to claimant's contention, we find no reason to reverse the Board's decision based on the fact that it accorded collateral estoppel effect to the factual findings of a Hearing Panel appointed pursuant to Education Law § 3020-a. The Hearing Panel had found that claimant was insubordinate and excessively absent. The Board was then free to determine whether claimant's actions constituted misconduct justifying the denial of unemployment insurance benefits. Insofar...
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