By PAT NEWMAN
Staff Writer

Sarah Murphy's resignation as attorney for Fayette County's School Board came as a surprise to board chairman Woody Shelnutt.

"I got a letter; I didn't plan on her resignation," Shelnutt said this week. He said three board members were also caught off guard by Murphy's action.

Murphy has served as the school board's attorney for about five years, Shelnutt said. "She has been good to deal with and I'm sorry to see her leave," he said.

A telephone call to Murphy's office for more information was greeted with, "There is no comment," by Murphy's secretary.

There are about two or three legal issues pending, according to Shelnutt and he expects Dr. Dave Brotherton, school superintendent, to make a recommendation to the board for a replacement for Murphy at a special meeting scheduled for Sept. 4.

In the meantime, Shelnutt said Murphy will wrap up some cases she had been dealing with.