Suspension handed down to Greenfield
By TOM BERRY
Staff Writer
A Murray Middle School teacher facing misdemeanor drug charges in Calloway County District Court will be suspended from her job for two years but may conditionally return to the classroom in 2009.
Modifying Murray Independent Superintendent Bob Rogers' initial decision to terminate her contract, a Kentucky Department of Education tribunal determined this week that physical education teacher Ann Greenfield can return to her job in August 2009 if she meets conditions determined by the KDE and MISD officials.
According to a copy of the decision obtained by the Murray Ledger & Times Friday through an open records request, Greenfield must undergo counseling at her own expense during the next two years by a mental health professional of her choosing and approved by MISD officials. Initial, final and quarterly reports are to be provided to the school district during the period.
Greenfield must also submit to no more than four random drug screenings at her own expense during the two-year period at times chosen by a drug-testing company and approved by MISD officials. The results of the tests are to be provided to the school district. If Greenfield tests positive or fails to report for drug screenings as requested, the suspension becomes termination.
Greenfield said Friday morning that she considers the decision a victory and would not fight it in court. She thanked all the people of Murray and surrounding areas who have supported her, including her attorney, Mark Blankenship.
“The experience that I have lived will make me a better person and better teacher. My love for the Murray Independent District has not changed and I will be waiting patiently to return to teaching in two years,” she said.
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Story created Jun 02, 2007 - 01:15:00 EDT.
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