Rutherford County Schools releases a statement in relation to the state Comptroller's Office findings into the Blackman High School Football Booster Club.
The Tennessee Comptroller's Office released its investigative report on the Blackman High School Booster Club, and the report included several findings concerning the club and the former head coach, Philip Shadowens.
The Comptroller has submitted the findings to the District Attorney's office for review. James Evans with Rutherford County Schools says the school district is limited on the information it can release.
However, the following information is pertinent to the situation:
- Dr. Leisa Justus became principal of Blackman High School in June 2014, and a few months afterward, notified the district's accounting office of questionable accounting issues related to the football booster club program.
- Dr. Justus took steps to correct the accounting issues immediately and moved booster club funds into the school's account to ensure proper financial and policy oversight, which is stated in the Comptroller's report.
- The district's accounting office notified the Tennessee Comptroller's office of the questionable accounting issues immediately. The district has cooperated with the Comptroller's office fully during its lengthy investigation.
An overview of the findings and the full report are both available on the Comptroller's website HERE.
