BOONE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The former maintenance director of Boone County Schools has pleaded guilty to defrauding the school system of more than $3.4 million.
Michael David Barker, 47, of Foster, appeared in federal court Monday after a December federal grand jury indictment.
Ex-maintenance director accused of stealing more than $3M from Boone County Board of Education
According to court documents from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Barker was originally charged with one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, 11 counts of mail fraud, three counts of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds and three counts of money laundering.
“Mr. Barker took advantage of COVID-19 pandemic relief funds and put his own greed above the interests of the Boone County School system and the children it serves,” said Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston. “His actions caused serious reputable harm and diminished the trust in the Boone County School system.”…