A trusted treasurer who was supposed to help raise money for school kids ended up stealing it instead — more than $40,000 in total.
Officials say Lisa Frisby, 46, the former treasurer of a Wellston City Schools booster club, was sentenced to 24 months in prison after a Jackson County jury found her guilty of felony grand theft and telecommunications fraud.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the sentencing, saying, “She disgraced herself and betrayed the trust of students, parents, and teachers. Hats off to the investigators and prosecutors who secured justice for the community.”
Years of Embezzlement Hidden in Plain Sight
An investigation by Yost’s Charitable Law Section uncovered that Frisby embezzled money for personal use during her five years overseeing the finances of the now-defunct Big W Football Boosters.
With full control over the accounts, Frisby managed to hide the theft — until the club’s vice president grew suspicious and obtained bank statements that didn’t match the numbers Frisby reported.
Restitution Ordered
As part of her sentence, Frisby was ordered to repay $40,200 to the Golden Rocket Athletic Boosters, the successor to the Big W Football Boosters. She repaid the full amount by check during her sentencing hearing.
The case was prosecuted by attorneys from Yost’s Special Prosecutions Section.
Officials say the case serves as a reminder for all community and school organizations to practice strong financial oversight — even when dealing with trusted volunteers.
