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A former Philly principal must repay $31k in school book fair, trip and class dues money

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By Kristen A. Graham Verified
| MSN Verified
The former principal of a Northeast Philadelphia elementary is on the hook for $31,000 paid to the school by students but never deposited into its bank account. According to the Philadelphia School District's Inspector General, the former principal of Robert Pollock Elementary, Yvette Jackson, received the money from events including book fairs, holiday bazaars and class trips — plus dues for graduating eighth graders — but “failed to deposit proceeds.” Jackson has since retired.
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A former Philly principal must repay $31k in school book fair, trip and class dues money

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By Kristen A. Graham Verified
| The Philadelphia Inquirer Verified
The former principal of a Northeast Philadelphia elementary is on the hook for $31,000, money paid by students but never deposited into the school’s bank account. According to the Philadelphia School District’s Inspector General, Yvette Jackson, the now-retired principal of Robert Pollock Elementary, received tens of thousands from events including book fairs, holiday bazaars and class trips — plus dues for graduating eighth graders — but the money never made it to the bank.
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Teaching in Philly can be tough. At some schools, so is finding a place to park.

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By Kristen A. Graham Verified
| Centre Daily Times Verified
Listen to article -0:00 min The math is simple: There are 11 parking spots reserved for Academy at Palumbo teachers and 107 teachers and staff at the South Philadelphia school. There's no parking lot and people who work at the acclaimed magnet school tend to drive, teachers say. Though public transportation is an option for some school staff, many teachers live outside the city, with fewer transit options nearby.
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