Former Camden Elementary School Employee Accused of Misappropriating Over $31,000 in Scholastic Book Fair Credits
A former employee of Camden Elementary School in Tennessee is under investigation for allegedly misusing more than $31,000 in Scholastic Dollars, which are credits earned from book fair sales. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office reports that from March 2020 through March 2026, the former media specialist, who also managed the Parent Teacher Organization's (PTO) finances, used these credits for personal purchases. These purchases included adult clothing, home décor, lighting, electronics, audiovisual equipment, and thousands of dollars worth of furniture. The items were reportedly shipped to her home without the knowledge or approval of the PTO board or school leadership. The investigation indicates that she made 15 separate purchases using the credits. After being informed she could no longer manage the book fair, she allegedly placed another order worth $9,710.10 using the remaining Scholastic Dollars in March 2026. She admitted to investigators that these items, along with many others from previous orders...