According to the Ledger Independent, the case of former Fleming County Assistant Superintendent Jeff Burke's termination in April is nearing closure with the completion of a tribunal hearing in October.
The hearing, which was scheduled for Oct. 9 and 10, was the result of Burke's employment contract being terminated on April 21, 2008, 17 working days after he was placed on paid administrative leave for undisclosed reasons on March 27, 2008.
The tribunal concluded its findings on Oct. 21 and the decision was in the hands of both parties by Oct. 22.
Burke’s attorney said during an interview that "the tribunal did not uphold his (Burke's) discharge," and "they did not terminate his contract," but because there is an option for either party to file an appeal in Fleming Circuit Court, the matter is "not yet completely final."
The school board attorney said there's "not any action (being) contemplated by the district or superintendent (in regard to the appeal process) at this time."
When asked about Burke's status as an employee of the district, the school board attorney said Burke has not been on the district's payroll since the termination of his contract in April.
