An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Jamie Branin, a former teacher and the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) student club sponsor at Warren County High School in McMinnville.
The investigation began after Warren County School officials reported allegations to the Comptroller’s Office.
Investigators determined that Branin misappropriated at least $1,400 of FBLA collections between 2017 and 2024. The Comptroller’s Office says the majority of the misappropriated money came from the club’s fundraising activities.
Branin also reportedly failed to remit collections she received for students’ membership dues and conference fees to the WCHS bookkeeper.
Branin resigned from her position at Warren County High School on February 14, 2024.
The Warren County Grand Jury indicted Jamie Branin for one count of theft of property over $1,000, one count of forgery over $1,000, one count of tampering with government records, and one count of official misconduct.