UPDATED: Kilby Elementary Principal Charged with Embezzlement

Update, 9:46 p.m.: Prince William County Schools has released a statement on Kilby Elementary School principal Jenny Bermant's embezzlement charge:

The arrest of Jenny Bermant is distressing to the school community, but regrettably consistent with the findings of the School Division investigation that resulted in her placement on administrative leave, and her replacement with a new acting principal of Kilby Elementary School.

Distressing as the embezzlement allegations are, they reaffirm that Prince William County Public Schools checks and balances are working to ensure that all Division funds are spent to advance education.

Because Ms. Bermant’s case is a police and personnel matter, PWCS can offer no additional details on the case or its origins. 

In contrast, we can confirm that the students and staff of Kilby Elementary are thriving under the leadership of acting Principal Amy Jordan. There will no doubt be sadness surrounding this latest development; but the school, its students, and staff will move forward undeterred. Kilby Elementary will continue to provide A World-Class Education.

Original Story:

Prince William County Police said Thursday that Kilby Elementary School principal Jenny Bermant was charged with embezzlement. 

was on administrative leave following an investigation by Prince William County Schools internal auditor and Risk Management and Security personnel and Prince William County police.

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Prince William County Police Public Information Officer Jonathan Perok said that on May 1 police began an investigation after the Prince William County School System investigators alerted school officials to irregularities with a school-issued credit card. 

Perok said an investigation conducted by the school system and police department revealed between June 5, 2011, and March 4, 2012, Bermant, 48, allegedly used the credit card for personal use which principal at Kilby ES.

Purchases on the credit card totaled over $8,000, said Perok. Bermant was arrested on May 3 without incident. She has a court date set for June 13 and was released on a $3,500 unsecured bond. 

The above information comes from the Prince William County Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Have a question about this police item? Email laurenj at patch.com.