Pilot Point ISD superintendent reinstated, district police chief resigns

Few details have been disclosed about a complaint that temporarily put Pilot Point ISD Superintendent Shannon Fuller and Pilot Point ISD Police Chief Eric Dortch on leave last month , but the school board reinstated Fuller earlier this week after hearing the results of an independent investigation. Dortch resigned on Monday. Both Fuller and Dortch were placed on administrative leave in mid-October, and retired Howe ISD Superintendent Kevin served in Fuller’s absence. The school board brought in attorney Scott Cummings to conduct an investigation. The board announced that Cummings’ investigation satisfied their questions and found that Fuller had complied with district policy when she put Dortch on leave. The board place Fuller on leave when Dortch submitted a complaint himself. In a statement posted on Monday, district officials said the board had reinstated Fuller. “Based on Mr. Cummings’ findings, the allegations involving Dr. Fuller were not sustained,” the unsigned statement said. “Further, Mr. Cummings found Dr. Fuller followed board policies in placing Chief Dortch on administrative leave with pay.” The statement didn’t include any details about Fuller’s decision to place the school district’s police chief on administrative leave, which some residents said was unsatisfactory. Officer Dee Carter was appointed as the acting police chief when Dortch was placed on leave, and officials said the officer will continue in the post while the district follows policies and procedures “in identifying a successor,” the statement said. According to Texas Commission on Law Enforcement records, Dortch’s law enforcement license is active, and he has served sheriff’s departments in Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties before being hired as the Pilot Point ISD Police Department chief. Prior to his most recent post at Pilot Point ISD, he served the Tarrant County Hospital District Police Department as well as Corinth and Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Police Departments. The Denton Record-Chronicle asked the district for additional details and is waiting for an answer. Pilot Point ISD serves 1,850 students across four campuses. Located in Denton County, the district is among those that have a district Police Department. Wake Up with the DR-C: Get today's headlines in your inbox Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Wake Up with the DR-C Please enter a valid email address. Sign up Manage your lists