Texas charter network fires leaders after an investigation reveals misuse of school funds as state, authorities step in
IDEA Public Schools is working with authorities and the Texas Education Agency.
The Texas Education Agency has opened an investigation into IDEA Public Schools after the charter network discovered misuse of school funds through a financial review.(Lynda M. González / Staff Photographer)
6:23 PM on May 25, 2021 CDT
Texas’ largest charter school network ousted two of its top leaders and is working with authorities after a forensic review revealed some administrators used school funds for personal use.
The development comes roughly one year after the IDEA Public Schools charter network awarded a $900,000 buyout to its departing chief executive officer and co-founder Tom Torkelson.