BOE Attorney Schmitt advises no comment to public; Fletcher says only two applications for LCHS football coach
FALLSBURG, Ky. — An elementary school teacher has been suspended by lawrence School Supt. Dr. Rob Fletcher for as yet unspecified reasons according to the BOE’s attorney Michael Schmitt of Paintsville.
The teacher, Manis Shepherd was suspended without pay and the BOE approved the move at its January regular school board meeting.
This is what we received after inquiring about the suspension:
“Mark: I must advise Dr. Fletcher not to respond about the teacher suspension. The teacher has an appeal pending before a tribunal and so far at least has not opted for public disclosure,” Schmitt said in a message to Lazer publisher Mark Grayson. “Depending on the outcome of the hearing the information you requested may be available within 45 to 60 days. If you will mark your calendar accordingly and get back to us then we may be able to disclose to you.”
Fletcher declined comment per Schmitt’s advice and the teacher could not be reached for comment since his address and phone number were not given.
New LCHS football coach search is ongoing, only two applicants
“The football coaching position has generated some interest, officially and unofficially, Supt. Fletcher said in a message answering an inquiry by The Lazer staff. “Currently, I am only aware of 2 official applicants and others that have inquired about the position. Mr. (Travis) Feltner generally gets the applications for sports coaching positions at the high school.”
“The job should have been posted internally as well as with any KHSAA blogs/information sites. Mr. Hall is checking with KHSAA to make sure it has been officially posted. (They have been contacted to post the opening.”
Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update
January 19, 2016
Hiring
Brittany Bradley- Data Entry Assistant/Clerk at Central Office
Loretta Workman- Cook/Baker (7hrs) at Louisa East Elementary School
Jessica Vance- Cook/Baker (7hrs) at Louisa East Elementary School
Elaine Adkins- Cook/Baker (7hrs) at Lawrence County High School
Emily Davis- Full-Time Bus Monitor
Substitute Teachers
Amanda Boggs
Megan Preston
James Ward
Jessalyn West
Substitute Bus Drivers
Tommy Ratliff
Larry Whitt
Change of Position
Angel Chaffin – From Cook/Baker (4.5 hrs) at Blaine Elementary School to Food Service Manager at Fallsburg Elementary School
Lynnette VanHoose- From Cook/Baker (7hrs) at Lawrence County High School to Cook/Baker (7hrs) at Louisa Middle School
Rennesa Pigmon- From Cook/Baker (4.5 hrs) at Louisa Middle School to Cook/Baker (7hrs) at Louisa Middle School
Misty Meade- From Cook/Baker (4.5 hrs) at Lawrence County High School to Cook/Baker (7hrs) at Lawrence County High School
Suspension Without Pay
Manis Shepherd – Teacher at Fallsburg Elementary School
Re: Request to the Lawrence County Board of Education for Creation regarding Positions
Request the following positions be created:
- (1) School Improvement Grant (SIG) Math Intervention Teacher (certified salary schedule)
- (1) LBD Teacher at Lawrence County High School (certified salary schedule; if needed)
- (1) Middle Grades Alternative Education Teacher (certified salary schedule; optional $5000 extra duty service pay (for administrative duties); if needed)
- (1) Middle Grades Alternative Education Instructional Assistant (classified salary schedule; if needed)
