The former Guyer High School football booster club’s treasurer was recently arrested after she allegedly stole nearly $16,000 from the organization.
Denton ISD employees at Guyer this spring reported to police in April that funds were missing from the booster club, which is run by volunteers, the Denton Record-Chronicle reported. Denton Police Department detectives found a lot of charges that appeared to be made by the club’s former treasurer, Shauna Martin — including purchases for travel, food, utilities and more — for more than $15,800.
Martin, 43, allegedly admitted to investigators that she used club money for personal expenses, WFAA reported. Martin, who won the Team Mom Appreciation Award last year from Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, turned herself in to police last month and posted bond the same day.
Denton ISD provided the following statement regarding Martin’s arrest:
“This is a really unfortunate situation brought on by a series of irresponsible decisions of an adult booster. Even though Denton ISD has no oversight over booster organizations, school leaders are currently working with members of local law enforcement to investigate the situation in its entirety, and the organization’s financial records will be immediately audited. Ultimately, if wrongdoing is proven, the individual(s) will be personally held accountable, including prosecution.
Since this is an open and active investigation involving a non-employee, we would direct you to our partners at the Denton Police Department for any further information.
Denton ISD has financial protocols in place for booster clubs and support organizations and sets clear expectations for how donations and funds should be handled. The district partners with district volunteer organizations and hosts an annual training where these expectations are reinforced. Clearly, in this isolated case, the protocols were not followed.
School leaders will work to address any trips, events and experiences that may be impacted by this unexpected deficit and try to minimize the impact on our very deserving, hardworking students. We value the trust our students and community place in our leaders, and it is very disappointing when the poor decisions of one individual risk negatively impacting our students.”
