Former Webster County Jail Administrator Shawna Dencklau spoke about her termination at Tuesday’s Webster County Board of Supervisors assembly.
Dencklau was faraway from her place final week by Webster County Sheriff Luke Fleener. Fleener informed The Messenger on Friday that he couldn’t touch upon inner disciplinary actions and “We simply got here to the conclusion that it was the best choice for our division shifting ahead.”
At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors assembly, Dencklau informed supervisors she was fired after almost 15 years with a “immaculate” worker file. She stated the explanations she was given for the termination have been “insubordination and refusal to work with administration and supervisors.”
“This termination stems from a gathering I had with the sheriff on July 19th concerning a survey I accepted sending out to all (jail) workers to return anonymously.” Dencklau stated.
She stated the survey was meant for her and Assistant Jail Administrator Heather Perry to get suggestions from workers on how they are often higher leaders.
Dencklau claimed she was fired as a result of she was informed on the July 19 assembly that her survey was “inappropriate” as a result of he had not obtained approval from Fleener and Deputy Chief Derek Christie earlier than distributing the survey.
“I used to be terminated with none verbal or written coaching, counseling or disciplinary motion.” she stated. “I used to be informed that I’ve no authority or proper to publish a survey in regards to the administration when I’m not a part of the administration. This was information to me as I used to be appointed Jail Warden by the earlier Sheriff.’
Dencklau was appointed jail administrator in July 2020 by former Webster County Sheriff Jim Stubbs.
“I used to be completed with an unblemished file,” Dencklau stated. “I used to be stripped of my job and the job I cherished and I am excellent at.”
Dencklau stated she shouldn’t be asking for her job again, however stated she believes she ought to be paid her accrued trip time. She stated she was provided the chance to resign however declined as a result of she stated she had accomplished nothing flawed.
Perry, whose resignation was additionally accepted by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, additionally spoke earlier than the board. She stated she was additionally informed that though her title is assistant jail administrator, she shouldn’t be in administration.
“For me, it was type of a slap within the face” she stated.
Webster County Sheriff’s Workplace Detective Tom Steck stood on the finish of the assembly in help of Fleener.
“Luke’s management is second to none,” Steck stated. “It goes past all points of communication, policing, jail upkeep and all that. … I’ve by no means been extra proud to be a legislation enforcement officer than below Luke.”
County officers should not allowed to publicly talk about human sources issues, Webster County Legal professional Darren Driscoll informed The Messenger.
“It’s true that she has been a extremely valued worker for a while, however termination was applicable for the explanations outlined by the sheriff.” Driscoll stated.
Corrections Officer Brody Goodman will function interim jail administrator till a everlasting substitute is employed.
