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Paterson charter school administrator allegedly diverted more than $75,000 for personal benefit

April 2, 2016 by Jonathan Greene
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A former Community Charter School of Paterson administrator is charged with theft by deception for allegedly diverting more than $75,000 of the school’s funds for personal benefit, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.

Kathleen E. Patacsil, 51-year-old, of Lodi, served as the chief operating officer/board secretary at the charter school. She was in charge of overseeing payroll for the school. In 2014 and 2015, she allegedly diverted school funds in excess of $75,000 for her personal benefit, according to authorities.

Authorities arrested Patacsil in Totowa at around 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Her bail was set at $35,000 with 10-percent option, authorities said.

Patacsil posted bail and waived her first court appearance in New Jersey Superior Court on Friday. Authorities said the case has been referred to a grand jury.

The second-degree theft by deception carries a maximum 10 years in state prison

  • MarquinhoGaucho

    Doesnt surprise these Charter Schools are rife with theft, overcharging, fraud, double dipping and nepotism

  • Robert Tyler

    Not good. This woman, of course, doesn't live in the area. She's in totowa, working for paterson charter schools and taking money from black and hispanic kids. Typical.

    • MarquinhoGaucho

      That's the whole reason why Charters were created to begin with. They lack oversight so they can steal from the taxpayers, and since its from brown and black children who cares? Why dont you see Charters in Alpine, Fair Lawn, Glen Rock etc. if they are so great?

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