Man accused of submitting fake FAU transcripts to school district for extra pay

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A 43-year-old Royal Palm Beach man is accused of submitting fake academic credentials from Florida Atlantic University to be compensated more than $10,000 for income supplements with the Palm Beach County School District.

Clayton Jones was arrested Monday by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Offie and later that day posted a bond of $13,500.

Jones, who was employed by the district as a behavioral health professional since 2019, vis facing charges of organized scheme to defraud (less than $20,000), grand theft, cheating and misrepresentation of academic standing.