Conway School District Confirms Security Director Violated Leave Policy….Eric King Part II

Eric King is the District Safety & Security Director.  In a completely separate role from the District, King is also a Commissioner on the Conway Civil Service Commission (CCSC).

On November 24^th I brought you the story of King being paid by the District for five workdays when he was actually sitting on the CCSC for a city employee termination hearing without taking paid vacation leave….That’s illegal.

https://arkansas1st.com/state/did-conway-school-district-security-director-eric-king-commit-theft-of-property-abuse-of-power-records-prove-yes/

After I started inquiring, King put in for five vacation days on a subsequent pay period….Like a thief trying to put stolen money back in the cash register because someone realized they took it.

The Fact is King violated State law in relation to those five days he spent serving as Commissioner….Today I’m going to detail how he violated School District Policy as well.

District Classified Personnel Policy 8.9 deals with employee leave matters for employees who serve in Public Office….Like King serving on the CCSC.

It states –

“The employee may take personal leave or vacation (if applicable) if approved in advance by the Superintendent. Prior to taking leave and as soon as possible after the need for such leave is discerned by the employee, he must make written request for leave to the Superintendent, setting out to the degree possible, the dates such leave is needed.

On December 1^st I sent a Freedom of Information request, (FOI), to Interim Superintendent Jason Black for the required prior written request for leave for the five workdays per Policy 8.9 along with the approvals.

The District’s Chief Legal Officer, Shastady Wagner, replied back on Black’s behalf stating the written requests nor the approvals exist….Do tell.

Then there is Classified Employee Vacation Leave Policy 8.7a. Now keep in mind this Policy does not even apply in this matter. However, I wanted to inquire as to whether it was utilized.

It states –

“Permission for vacation shall be obtained by submitting a request through the employee’s immediate supervisor to the superintendent.”

I sent an FOI request for that Policy as well for requests to the Superintendent for the five workdays and Black could not produce any….Zilch….Zero.

When I sent the requests, I knew the Policies were not followed….I mean as I detailed in the article on November 24^th King admitted that he never followed Policy by submitting for the approvals.

Black’s responses to the FOIs confirm King’s statement as Fact as well as confirming the Fact that King violated District Policy.

Does King have the excuse of being ignorant of District Policy ?

Well let’s think about that.

He is the Director of Safety and Security for a School District with right at 10,000 students and over 1,300 employees.

He is listed as one of the seven members of the District Leadership Team.

You would think someone holding his position would possess the Intellect….Critical Thinking skills….and the ability to Comprehend District Policies and State Law.

If he does not, then why the Hell is he even there ?….So no….He doesn’t get to claim ignorance.

FACT – Eric King violated State Law.

FACT – Eric King violated District Policy.

Is there any basis to dispute these two Facts ?….I hate to be redundant but Zilch and Zero apply again.

Now is there any chance King will be held accountable by Jason Black or the School Board ?….Well let’s do a quick examination of that.

If King were a Teacher, Custodian or Dietary staff member, you can bet he would be terminated and rightfully so….But he’s not.

He is one of the District’s top Administrators and well-liked by Jason Black and most Board members….and a member of the Administration Country Club.

So, is there a chance of King being held accountable ?….And we are back to Zilch and Zero.

However, they cannot stop the Facts from being exposed.

That’s what we do at Arkansas 1st News….Facts….not Fiction.

Jimmie Cavin

Professional Bully Fighter I investigate and report on issues around the State of Arkansas with an emphasis on Government. I am strong conservative however I bring Truth and Facts regardless of Party affiliation….My hashtag is #FactsNotFiction