Kamar Samuels and deputy’s improper DOE contracts ultimately led to perv teacher in NYC schools during investigation
An investigation into a pervy teacher in NYC schools revealed improper contracts linked to Kamar Samuels, the former superintendent. The probe was initiated after a whistleblower reported inappropriate conduct by teacher Ralph F. Franco. The investigation uncovered that contracts were signed with unapproved vendors, leading to recommendations for blacklisting involved parties.
- ▪A complaint about teacher Ralph F. Franco triggered an investigation into improper DOE contracts.
- ▪Franco had a history of inappropriate conduct with a minor dating back to 2014.
- ▪Investigators found that Kamar Samuels signed contracts with an unapproved vendor and was aware of financial misconduct.
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Metro Kamar Samuels and deputy’s improper DOE contracts ultimately led to perv teacher in NYC schools during investigation By David Spector Published May 30, 2026, 5:25 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A complaint about a pervy public school teacher triggered the probe that revealed improper DOE contracts signed by Kamar Samuels before he became NYC schools chancellor. Investigators began investigating contracts in the Upper West Side’s District 3, where Samuels was superintendent from 2022 until he became schools chancellor in January, with Sean Kreyling’s Language Learning Network after a whistleblower alerted them to disgraced teacher Ralph F. Franco working at Manhattan School for Children and Community Action School.
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