LOUISA, Ky. — In last week’s personnel report Lawrence Supt. Katie Webb listed LCHS band director Scott Smith as suspended with pay but no further explanation.
The Lazer has received several inquiries about the situation so we contacted Webb and asked for comment. Webb refused comment on the case as it is being investigated, she said. She sent the rule to go by.
Mr. Grayson,
I acknowledge receipt of your request on Sunday afternoon regarding a personnel matter. Please refer to Board Policy 03.173 (below).
Temporary Suspension With Pay Pending Investigation
An employee shall be suspended with pay only when the Superintendent determines there is a justifiable need for an investigation of alleged employee actions necessary to protect the safety of students and staff or to prevent significant disruption of the workplace and/or educational process. The period of suspension with pay shall not exceed the time needed to determine whether the employee is to return to active service or face disciplinary action; however, suspension with pay shall not exceed ten (10) working days. If circumstances arise that require an investigation or other proceedings that may extend beyond ten (10) working days, the Superintendent may lengthen the period of suspension not to exceed an additional fifteen (15) working days.
Employees suspended with pay shall remain available for immediate recall to active service.
Smith is no stranger to allegations having been cleared of charges several years ago and got his job back, a source said. It has not known at the present time, what Smith did or the nature of it,,
Smith could not be reached for comment as no phone number is listed on the BOE website.
