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Former PTO president at Vernon school arrested for misappropriating funds, police say
18+ hour, 2+ min ago (296+ words) Avery Fusick, 33, of New Britain, was arrested Tuesday for misappropriating funds from a parent-teacher organization at a Vernon school, police said. " VERNON " The former president of the parent-teacher organization at a Vernon elementary school was arrested Tuesday for misappropriating funds…...
Millions of workers get new access to sick pay and parental leave
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (385+ words) The new employment rights reforms will see new parents granted leave from the very first day in a job." This week sees what the Government is calling an "upgrade to the world of work in the 21st century," as landmark employment…...
Workers Gain New Sick Pay, Parental Leave Access
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (504+ words) Landmark employment rights reforms kick into force. Millions of employees to benefit from reforms to Statutory Sick Pay, ensuring they can take time off when sick without worrying about going without pay. New rights to paternity leave from the first…...
Mahidol University praised for 30-day paid leave for terminal family care
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (189+ words) Thaiger Mahidol University wins praise for granting 30 days paid leave for terminal family care Mahidol University issued a 2026 notification regarding employee leave criteria and procedures The public widely praised Section 9 of this document This specific section outlines the rules for…...
Woodridge PTO Treasurer Charged With Stealing $13 K - Woodridge Today
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (436+ words) Amanda Piasecki allegedly used her position to appropriate funds for personal expenses. Apr. 6, 2026 at 3: 59pm A 39-year-old Woodridge woman has been charged with two counts of felony theft for allegedly stealing over $13, 000 from the Goodrich Elementary School PTO, where she served…...
Extend fully paid maternity leave for UK teachers to stem exodus, union says
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (587+ words) NASUWT says full entitlement should be increased from four weeks to 26 and paternity pay also improved Full maternity pay for teachers across the UK should be increased to 26 weeks to help stem the exodus of women in their 30s from classrooms,…...
Former suburban Chicago PTO treasurer accused of taking $13 K from school group
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (283+ words) DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. - A former Parent Teacher Organization treasurer in suburban Chicago is facing felony charges after allegedly taking more than $13, 000 from the school group. Amanda Piasecki, the former treasurer of the Goodrich Elementary School PTO in southwest suburban Woodridge, has…...
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Ex-PTA President At Marin County School Stole Thousands From Organization: Report
2+ week, 5+ day ago (161+ words) SAN RAFAEL, CA " The former president of a San Rafael School's Parent-Teacher Association has been accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the organization, according to a report from the Marin Independent Journal. Carlos Merino Valladares, 41, was taken into custody…...
Woman Accused of Embezzling Money From Lincoln Elementary PTO
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (267+ words) The treasurer of the Morley Elementary Parent Teacher Organization is accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the group. LPD Public Information Manager Erika Thomas says police took a report of the theft July 8, 2025. "Investigators with our Technical Investigations Unit…...