13-03-2025
Whistleblower prompts investigation into Hickman Mills School District
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hickman Mills School District is being audited after a Whistleblower report suggested the school district misused school funding.
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Hickman Mills School District president, Irene Kendrick, received a letter from the Missouri State Auditor's Office requesting a number of documents for review including credit card statements and copies of invoices.
According to a press release sent out Wednesday, complaints of a contract cancellation that resulted in a $1.4 million termination fee, was among the list of concerns.
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'Each and every dollar we allocate to the education of our young people is vital. We want to make sure these funds are spent appropriately and not wasted on items that don't improve educational outcomes for students,' said Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick.
An expense report from the school district, shows a purchase for Kansas City Royals tickets being made in March 2024.
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In an , the school district's overall performance was rated as 'Fair.'
Auditor Fitzpatrick is encouraging anyone with additional information into the investigation to reach out to the Whistleblower Hotline at (800) 347-8597 or by emailing moaudit@
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