The new principal of a St. Paul school was accused in 2004 of misusing $90,000 in state grant funds intended for his nonprofit organization. A report by the Legislative Auditor found Duane Dutrieuille spent grant money on a performance bonus for himself, a personal vehicle, and staff meetings at upscale restaurants, among other items “not related to the organization’s mission.” Superintendent Joe Gothard said in an interview that he was unaware of the audit when he picked Dutrieuille as principal of the grades K-8 Hazel Park Preparatory Academy on the East Side. Gothard said he’s since reviewed the audit and has no concerns. “Mr. Dutrieuille made it through three rounds of a really intensive interview process,” Gothard said. “I feel confident in his abilities.” Dutrieuille started the African American Mentor Program in 1997 and relied heavily on state funds. The improper spending represented less than 5 percent of the $2 million in grants he received from 1998 to 2002. He said in an interview he has not paid back any of that money. Included with the audit was a referral for possible criminal charges, but Ramsey County prosecutors declined the case in 2008. “We just weren’t able to support a… Read full this story
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