Newark school board to repay state over $33K after "Staff Fun Day" misused public funds.

The Newark Board of Education in New Jersey has agreed to repay the state over $33,000 after a "Staff Fun Day" event was found to misuse public funds. The event cost $43,813.90, with $33,649.07 coming from state aid. Though it aimed to boost team building, it lacked educational content, prompting the New Jersey Department of Education to demand the funds be returned. The board agreed to the refund without admitting any wrongdoing.

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