Coach Kenny Lawler Still on Paid Leave After Six Months
$43,047 possibly paid for six-month leave
Jeremy Balan
Posted on: 3/19/09 Section: News
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According to school officials, the third-party investigation into his "policies and procedures" concluded in January, but further action regarding Lawler's status at the college is still unknown.
In Lawler's absence, the school promoted Assistant Coach James Kuk, to take over as acting head coach. At a Board of Trustees meeting on March 4, the college hired Kuk as "100 percent Temporary" instructor through June 19.
According to Pasadena Area Community College District's official academic salary schedule and the PCC Teacher's Association contract, Lawler's teaching salary during the fall and spring semesters, including his coaching salary, amounts to $7,994 a month. Lawler also had scheduled winter classes, which could have amounted to an estimated $11,067 extra.
Combined, he could have been paid an estimated $43,047 in the six months he has been on leave.
According to the salary schedule, Kuk is set to make $6,576 a month, during his time on campus under the temporary contract.
Interim Dean/Athletic Director Beverly Tate commented last on the topic in January and directed any further questions to Human Resources.
"Really nothing has changed, even though the investigation is completed. There has not been any decision made.
"At this point Kenneth Lawler is still on paid administrative leave and that's basically all I know at this point," Tate said in a phone message in January.
Lawler was put on leave after a 0-2 start this season and after it was discovered that Darryl "Slurp" Stephens, a member of the football team, was a registered sex offender and parolee, was arrested for assault on campus.
PCC administration has yet to give a specific reason for Lawler's leave and has sent mixed messages on the topic.
Vice President of Instruction Jacqueline Jacobs said in a prepared statement on Sept. 17 regarding the Stephens case, "Pasadena City College does not condone the recruitment of players who have a record of sexual offenses. This institution is conducting an investigation into this matter."
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