WAUKEE, Iowa- The Chief Operating Officer of the Waukee School District has been arrested and booked into the Dallas County Jail. Fifty-year-old Eric Rose turned himself into authorities around 7 o'clock this (Saturday) morning. His attorney, Grant Woodard tells WHO Radio News Rose has been charged with two counts of solicitation to commit a felony and one count of felonious misconduct in office. Bond was set at $15,000. He posted bond and was released.
"Mr. Rose denies all the allegations and we'll be waging a vigorous defense and he looks forward to his day in court, to be exonerated of these false allegations," said Woodard.
Rose had been put on paid administrative leave after a state audit recently identified $130,000 in questionable spending on district retreats and office furniture.
The Waukee School Board plans to meet early Monday morning to consider the employment status of Rose.
Waukee, Iowa School Board to consider Chief Operating Officer's status
By WHO Radio News