Kimberly Austin… Photo provided by the FCSD
Austin, 34, of Overlook Circle was sentenced last week to five years on probation, 200 hours of public service and restitution for the victims. She pleaded guilty to two felony counts of theft.
Austin was accused of taking some $8,000 from the North Lake Elementary PTO, as well as taking money from Center Stage Dance Company.
According to Franklin County Sheriff’s Investigator Robert Tipps, Austin served as treasurer for the North Lake Elementary PTO for the 2015-16 school year. Her arrest came after the president of the PTO discovered discrepancies’ on the school’s bank card. She allegedly made purchases for herself and she also got cash back from the bank card after making purchases.
Tipps says that Austin made restitution to the school on Thursday.
