HISD principal, worker accused of fund misuse (then there was that little voter thingy)

Houston Chronicle ^ | March 29, 2003 | ZANTO PEABODY

[Cincinatus' Wife]

The probe marks at least the second investigation involving Shelvin. In 2001, she pleaded guilty to a felony, illegally acting as a voter agent. She had filled out voters registration cards using parents' names and Social Security numbers as a part of a social legislation class she was taking at Texas Southern University. She paid a $500 fine and was fired from the district Oct. 5, 2001.

Shelvin appealed her termination and was reinstated Oct. 11, 2001, because the charge did not endanger children, according to a letter from Chief Business Officer Cathy Mincberg.

With that behind her, Shelvin said she is no crook.

[MEG33]

Pathetic

[GladesGuru]

A teacher is discovered buying evening gowns, underwear, and bed sheets with school funds - and claims it is a legitimate educational expense?????

As "Our Bill" said, that depends on the meaning of the word 'educational'.

One can't help wondering what she is teaching? And was she teaching in a public school or is she in charge of employee education at the House of the Rising Sun?

This needs a Barf Alert because dozens of parents supported this "teacher".

[MEG33]

What can I say? just pathetic

[governsleastgovernsbest]

an elementary school principal and a secretary misused a district bank card to buy women's underwear

Kind of gives a new meaning to "Victoria's Secret."

[battlegearboat]

"Why investigate me now?"..."we don't mess with other people's money"...

They reinstated the felon and gave her, excuse my french, "carte blanche".

The stench is overwhelming on Buffalo Bayou.