WAKEENEY — The former Trego County USD 208 school board president facing drug charges is scheduled to be in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing.
John Reeder’s hearing before Judge Glenn Braun has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Feb. 26 at the Trego County Courthouse.
Reeder was arrested Jan. 2 and immediately resigned his post as school board president.
Check Hays Post for updates on the case as they become available.
WAKEENEY — Arrested on a series of drug-related allegations Thursday afternoon, Trego County USD 208 Board of Education president has resigned his position with the schools.
Reeder was taken into custody at his WaKeeney home, facing charges of possession of marijuana, criminal use of a firearm, and two counts of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school. He is scheduled to appear in Trego County District Court at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Reeder also serves as a Trego County appraiser.
A release issued by the school district said Reeder had resigned his post with the board of education, a post he has held since July. The release noted Reeder was not admitting guilt, but that he wanted to avoid becoming a distraction to the business of the school district.
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USD 208 statement:
On Jan. 2, 2014, Trego County USD 208 Board of Education President John Allen Reeder was arrested on drug-related charges. Mr. Reeder was elected President of the BOE in July of 2013 and has been supportive of the district’s anti-drug and alcohol policies. In response to the arrest of Mr. Reeder, Trego County Superintendent Dr. George Griffith state, “I am a firm believer that all members of the school district should be held to the same standards related to their actions, regardless if it is a student, teacher, administrator or even a school board member. Deciding what to do regarding students and staff members is clear because there are policies and rules in place ot provide guidance. Hownever, with a board members being an elected official, the district is limited in the actions it can take.”
Dr. Griffith visited with Mr. Reeder on January 3, 2014, at which time Mr. Reeder and Dr. Griffith agreed that it would be in the best interest of the students if Mr. Reeder resigned his position on the Board of Education immediately. Mr. Reeder wanted the board and members of the community to know that he was not admitting any guilt. His concern was that the charges against him might distract the board of education from its business, which is doing what is in the best interest of the children they serve.
Many chances to give during National Blood Donor Month
WICHITA — January is National Blood Donor Month, and the American Red Cross invites those who are eligible to join millions of blood donors across the country in helping ensure a stable blood supply for patients in need.
January can be a difficult month to collect donations due to inclement weather and seasonal illnesses. The Red Cross encourages eligible donors to make an appointment to give during National Blood Donor Month by visiting redcrossblood.org or calling (800) RED CROSS.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Ellis County
Jan. 2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross, 208 E. Eighth St.
Jan. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at American Red Cross, 208 E. Eighth St.
Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at American Red Cross, 208 E. Eighth St.
Jan. 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross, 208 E. Eighth St.
Jan. 8 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross, 208 E. Eighth St.
Jan. 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross, 208 E. Eighth St.
Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at American Red Cross, 208 E. Eighth St.
Jan. 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross, 208 E. Eighth St.
Jan. 15 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Knights of Columbus, 1013 Washington, Ellis
Jan. 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross, 208 E. Eighth St.
Norton County
Jan. 9 from noon to 6 p.m. at Norton County 4-H Building, 126 E. Park St., Norton
Thomas County
Jan. 7 from noon to 6 p.m. at Colby Community Building, 285 E. Fifth, Colby
Jan. 8 from 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Colby Community Building, 285 E. Fifth, Colb
Jan. 14 from noon to 6 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 500 Summit Ave., Wakeeney
