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In a case that has shocked the local community, Jennifer Folliett, aged 46, stands accused of embezzling over $120,000 from Hilliard Middle-Senior High School during her tenure there. Her arrest on January 27th was confirmed by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, following a detailed investigation that uncovered significant financial misconduct.
The inquiry into Folliett’s activities commenced in February 2025, triggered by the Nassau County School Board’s suspicions of financial irregularities. Concerns were raised over discrepancies in school funds, coupled with the misuse of an Amazon account linked to the school.
Further investigations revealed that Folliett allegedly siphoned funds from various school resources, channeling them for personal gain. This systematic misappropriation of funds came to light through third-party audits conducted over the past year.
These audits uncovered a troubling pattern: between August 2022 and December 2024, Folliett reportedly made 148 separate cash deposits into her personal bank account, amounting to a total of $124,610. The scale of the alleged theft has left many in the community reeling, as officials continue to piece together the details of this financial betrayal.
The department says that over the last year, third-party audits were conducted, revealing that between August 2022 and December 2024, Folliett made 148 separate cash deposits into her personal bank account totaling $124,610.
Investigators also discovered more than $2,000 in unauthorized purchases made through the school’s Amazon account for things like clothing, weight loss products, and perfume.
The stolen funds were obtained through an “organized scheme,” according to NCSO, where Folliett reportedly collected money for various school clubs and activities while keeping a portion of the funds for herself. As a result, several school invoices were reportedly paid late and sports teams and clubs faced issues with orders due to the fact that funds were not deposited in full.
Folliett is also accused of disguising sporting event attendance. Investigators noted a consistent decline in reported ticket sales year over year, which they say was inconsistent with the post-COVID increase in event attendance.
Foliett’s employment with HMSHS was terminated in December of 2024 following the school district’s preliminary findings. She was booked into the Nassau County Jail and Detention Center on Tuesday with a $75,000.
Folliett faces charges for organized fraud, grand theft, and official misconduct.
