The Mineola school board has tapped an Albany law firm to investigate the rollout of a since-suspended mandatory learning program for eighth graders developed by the district superintendent and his son's company.

All eighth graders at Mineola High School were required to enroll in the digital program, Build Your Own Grade Learning Management System, in September.

Following backlash from parents, the district suspended the program, which was developed by Quave, a company founded by superintendent Michael Nagler and his son James, who attends the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Newsday reported earlier this week .

"The board’s immediate focus is on the questions surrounding the digital learning management system, its development, data privacy safeguards and any applicable procure

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