Cordray v. International Preparatory School

Pfeifer, Acting CJ.

{¶ 1} This case stems from the demise of a community school formed pursuant to R.C. Chapter 3314. We address the issue of whether a treasurer of a community school is a public official who may be strictly liable to the state for public funds lost when the school accepted public funds that it was not entitled to receive. We hold that an officer, employee, or duly authorized representative or agent of a community school is a public official and may be held strictly liable to the state for the loss of public funds.

Factual and Procedural Background

{¶ 2} The International…