Earlier this summer, members of the Pennsbury School Board and administration received a letter that alleged there was a “theft” of hours happening in the transportation department.
The multi-page letter, which arrived unsigned in LevittownNow.com‘s postal box in late July, was dated June 14 and additional text noted it had previously been provided to the top administrators and school board.
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Rumors about the letter began to circulate in the district community in the weeks after it was sent to the school board and administration.
“There is fraud, nepotism, and a history of theft that is ongoing and escalating for as many as 10-12 years,” the letter states.
The letter alleges that a specific Pennsbury bus driver does not “fulfill the hours of her contractual day.” The claims also state a family member of the driver works in the department in an administrative capacity and is aware of the problem. It lays out a number of specific claims and incidents.
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The letter states that the there are concerns about “enigmatic scheduling and assignments, fraudulent paperwork, formulated lists drafted to conceal time stolen, and the intimidation of others who might speak up.”
The letter notes that the district should investigate the matter that they claim has cost tax dollars and urged administrators to “make necessary improvements.”
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The writers of the letter noted that district staff became aware bus drivers were keeping track of the alleged issues in late winter. The drivers were potentially thinking of sharing the information with the school board, Superintendent Dr. William Gretzula, and the media if issues were not addressed.
Michael Clarke, the solicitor for the Pennsbury School District, said the district was unable to comment on the matter due to it being a “personnel matter.”
School Board President T.R. Kannan said the district did complete a review of the allegations and wasn’t able to substantiate them.
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“We took it seriously,” he said.
Kannan stated that the district will look at ways to improve operations in the transportation department, including considering using an electronic time card system.
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