State superintendent says oversight system works after indictments of former North Alabama school leaders
The state superintendent says the current oversight system works.
Posted: Feb 24, 2021 5:21 PM
Updated: Feb 24, 2021 8:08 PM
Posted By: Alex Torres-Perez
Former Athens and Limestone County superintendents along with four others will virtually appear in court for the first time next week.
They are being accused of stealing around $7 million in state education funds through an elaborate scheme that involved enrolling full-time private school students into their online learning systems.
The scheme was uncovered thanks to the current oversight system in place. The state superintendent said he couldn't go into specifics without getting into the investigation. But, there's one thing he wants parents and everyone to know—the system does work.