The Delaware Department of Education is definitely being very transparent when it comes to Academy of Dover. So much so that they are actually posting charge statements from various vendors. I would imagine at this point the Charter School Office is under a lot of scrutiny in regards to their oversight of charter schools. I do believe they serve a purpose, but I just wish they would catch this stuff sooner.
On April 30, Academy of Dover’s board of directors submitted a set of documents to the Department of Education. These documents included copies of statements for credit cards and accounts held by the school since the 2011-12 school year, including accounts with Home Depot, Lowes, Staples, and Sam’s Club. The Charter School Office has identified a set of statements documenting purchases that may have been made by the former school leader for personal use. Those statements have been added to the record.
•Selection of Documents Submitted
◦Home Depot
◦JP Morgan
◦Lowes
◦Sam’s Club
◦Staples
You can actually view the statements on this DOE website. Meanwhile, their board is having an emergency board meeting tonight. And tomorrow is the big day with the Charter School Accountability Committee meeting. I’m sure there will be fireworks at that one! In the meantime, I pray parents are able to find solace with this school. Because at the end of the day, it should be about the students at the school, not the adults who misbehave.
