BUFFALO GROVE, Ailing. — The previous PTO president of a Buffalo Grove elementary school has been charged with stealing over $10,000 from the organization.

Megan Robin, 43, allegedly used over $10,000 of PTO funds for private use while serving as Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) President for Prairie Elementary School in Buffalo Grove.

Officials discovered over $10,000 of PTO funds for the 2022-2023 fiscal yr were improperly used. During that point, Robin oversaw the management of the PTO’s funds.

Further investigation showed that Robin did not make appropriate deposits of funds earned from fundraising sales and auctions. Police also discovered that Robin made several unauthorized withdrawals from the organization’s checking account and used the organization’s debit card for private uses.

District 96 PTO executive board members contacted the Buffalo Grove Police Department in September after discovering the improper uses of the organization’s assets.

Robin has been charged with theft for stealing PTO funds and can next appear in court on Thursday, Nov. 29.