Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Pittston, PENNSYLVANIA

July 3, 2007 - The School District Superintendent and two school board members stand behind the hiring of a 34-year-old teacher. She was hired despite a 2004 arrest for stealing coins. The charge was dismissed and she and another defendant paid the money back.

She instead pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, "a summary citation similar to a traffic ticket."

She is the daughter of the Luzerne County director of budget and finance.