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By Kesshia Peyton Anchor/Reporter
Published: Fri, April 04, 2008 - 4:38 pm
Last Updated: Fri, April 04, 2008 - 5:40 pm
Last Updated: Fri, April 04, 2008 - 5:40 pm
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Thomas was the director of the Southwest Campus.
After he was convicted of leaving the scene of a hit and run accident and was impeached from the school board, the two year college system let him go.
The arbitrator said Thomas can have his job back at Bishop State, but as an instructor.
Chancellor Bbradley Byrne says that's just not going to happen.
"We will ask the court for the stay of the order and if that stay is granted, no he will not be allowed to come on campus," said Alabama Two Year College System Chancellor Bradley Byrne.
"The arbitrator decided first of all that the felony conviction did not affect his ability to do his job and he continued to do his job in more than acceptable manner in spite of the felony conviction," said David Thomas' attorney Cecil Gardner.
The arbitrator also ordered that Thomas receive back pay all the way to the date of his termination.
The two year college system hopes to have the stay from the court in hand on Monday.
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This is totally crazy. Does this mean that if a convicted sex offender is able to mop floors, sweep halls and clean tioilets, it is O.K. for him to work in the school system ? If he can do his job, he can work in the system. Give me a break.