By BRENT MARTIN
St. Joseph Post
St. Joseph School Superintendent Gabe Edgar will remain superintendent after the St. Joseph School Board reaffirmed its commitment to Edgar in wake of his driving-while-intoxicated arrest.
School Board President David Foster issued a written statement Thursday morning stating, “After careful consideration of the allegations against Dr. Edgar, the progress the District has made under Dr. Edgars leadership, and consideration of many expressions of community support for Dr. Edgar, the Board reaffirms its commitment to moving forward with Dr. Edgar as the Superintendent.”
A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper pulled Edgar over Sunday, March 26th, for driving on the wrong side of the road. Edgar opted to a blood draw, later acknowledging the tests disclosed a blood alcohol content above the legal limit.
"The results have indicated I was over the legal limit. I am extremely disappointed in myself and the poor judgement that I demonstrated that evening, and for this, I am sorry," Edgar said in an earlier written statement after receiving the results.
Foster said in the statement released today that, “Dr. Edgar has publicly recognized his poor judgment during the events that led to the current allegations and expressed remorse for his conduct. While the Board cannot provide specific information regarding the measures taken in this regard, the Board does not condone Dr. Edgars (sic) behavior and has taken steps to ensure this issue does not reoccur in compliance with policy and state law.”