The Wilkinsburg School District has fired some controversial consultants.In September, Channel 4 Action News first reported the district had spent more than $300,000 on the consulting firm, Bel-Mor Associates of Louisiana.VIDEO: Watch Paul Van Osdol's reportThe money was spent on airfare, meals, hotels and a $10,000-per-month consulting fee.This despite the fact that the district is broke, forced to borrow $3 million just to make payroll.Moreover, a recent survey of teachers found few had anything positive to say about the consultants.School Board President Ed Donovan said the district was not getting its money’s worth from the consultants and it was time to “stop the bleeding.” Investigative Reporter Paul Van Osdol asked Melba Venison of Bel-Mor about the board action."The board made its decision. They did what they have to do. They're well within their rights," she said.Donovan said the board will do a line-by-line review of district expenses to look for other wasteful spending.

The Wilkinsburg School District has fired some controversial consultants.

In September, Channel 4 Action News first reported the district had spent more than $300,000 on the consulting firm, Bel-Mor Associates of Louisiana.



VIDEO: Watch Paul Van Osdol's report

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The money was spent on airfare, meals, hotels and a $10,000-per-month consulting fee.

This despite the fact that the district is broke, forced to borrow $3 million just to make payroll.

Moreover, a recent survey of teachers found few had anything positive to say about the consultants.

School Board President Ed Donovan said the district was not getting its money’s worth from the consultants and it was time to “stop the bleeding.”

Investigative Reporter Paul Van Osdol asked Melba Venison of Bel-Mor about the board action.

"The board made its decision. They did what they have to do. They're well within their rights," she said.

Donovan said the board will do a line-by-line review of district expenses to look for other wasteful spending.