Former Alba-Golden employee sentenced for stealing $30k
Posted/updated on: September 7, 2025 at 3:21 pm
QUITMAN — According to our news partner KETK, a former Alba-Golden ISD employee, who pleaded guilty in August to stealing funds from the district, was sentenced on Thursday to five years’ probation and will be required to repay the money she stole.
A 2024 investigation revealed that Jade Bowden had been stealing from the school district. The investigation followed the district’s report of fraudulent transactions by Bowden. Bowden had access to payroll and began to pay herself amounts exceeding her standard paycheck, according to officials. Bowden had stolen nearly $30,000 in overpayment from herself.
“Bowden betrayed the trust of the school district, the school board, and the students,” Alba Golden, Superintendent, Dr. Shelby Davidson said.
After pleading guilty on Aug. 29 to theft of property, Bowden was sentenced on Thursday to five years probation and was ordered to pay $29,245.42 in restitution to the district along with $1,000 in fines.
