BISMARCK (KFGO-AM) - A Bismarck teacher who is a former fiance of North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler was placed on administrative leave after a live radio appearance on KFGO's "News and Views."
A statement from the Bismarck public schools says Todd Tschosik was interviewed during his paid 8-hour work day; an alleged violation of school district policy.
Tschosik was interviewed by KFGO's Joel Heitkamp about the events that led up to a confrontation with Baesler that led to her arrest for domestic assault. The charge against Baesler was later dropped.
The school district's statement says:
"Bismarck Public School teacher Todd Tschosik was placed on administrative leave for the remainder of the school day today after he made a call to a radio talk show during his travel time or classroom preparation time around 9:30 this morning. The call was made during his paid 8-hour work day.
BPS Administrative Rule GBRB-R: The minimum work day for all full-time teachers in the Bismarck School District is eight (8) hours including a duty-free lunch period of one-half hour."
Tschosik was not available for immediate comment.