Former school treasurer accused of theft while in office formally charged

WAYNESVILLE — A former school treasurer accused of theft while in office has been formally charged in Warren County.

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Ronald James, 69, was indicted by a Warren County grand jury on Monday on felony charges of tampering with records, theft in office, and having an unlawful interest in a public contract, according to the Warren County Grand Jury report.

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From Jan. 2019 to Oct. 31, 2022, he allegedly used his office as Treasurer of Wayne Local Schools to falsify documents directing additional money to a family member and a contract to a business partner.

Jenae James, a Wayne Local Schools teacher, was also indicted with a charge of deception, the grand jury report said.

The Wayne Local School unanimously approved a separation agreement between James and the district back in Oct. 2022, according to Wayne Local Board of Education minutes.

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