Former PTA treasurer gets no jail time in theft of funds

AUSTINTOWN — The former treasurer of an elementary school PTA who pleaded guilty to a reduced theft charge said the incident was a huge mistake.

Kerry Sierra, 34, of Westgate Boulevard, who served as Woodside Elementary’s PTA treasurer, was charged with theft and forgery, both felonies.

She was accused of taking money from the PTA over a two-year period.

Sierra pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor theft charge. The forgery charge was dismissed.

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