2008.12.19
Pulaski teacher on paid leave after charges
A Pulaski Middle School teacher is on administrative leave after a Radford grand jury indicted her on charges of growing marijuana in her home.
Lisa Toler, of Radford, teaches seventh grade at Dublin Middle. She’s been there for three years, according the Pulaski County Schools’ human resources department.
Police said they found 19 pot plants at her house near Radford University in August. Police reports said she admitted to having about 15 plants.
Court records said that they also found a medicine bottle with suspected marijuana seeds inside, heat lamps and a book about growing the plants.
Joe Makolandra, director of Pulaski’s human resources, said Toler reported to his office on Monday and was placed on leave with pay. The school system was told about the charges on Dec. 12, he said.
Toler earns $34,100 annually.
The Pulaski school board is scheduled to meet on Jan. 8. They’ll decide if she continues to be paid while in leave.
Well with the economy and cut backs and so many people in the area losing there jobs, maybe we should all be thinking about a second income in the home.
Comment by Shannon Neice — December 26, 2008 @ 9:57 pm
Great post, thanks for the info... last part makes the most sense though
Comment by Mike — January 2, 2009 @ 9:00 pm