TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – A judge ordered Franklin Fennell to pay more than $110,000 in restitution.

Fennell, who was an employee for the Vigo County School Corporation was convicted of taking part in a kickback scheme.

He along with Frank Shahadey were involved in a plan that involved inflating vendor work invoices, and pocketing the excess money.

Fennell filed an appeal saying that amount he was ordered to pay back was too high.

Attorneys for the prosecution have filed a response brief to Fennell’s claim.

They say Fennell hasn’t proved that amount should be lower.

The attorneys included a breakdown of those invoice amounts in their recent response.

The document states kickback amounts ranged from $500 to $9,000.

Fennell has until January 23rd to file his own reply to this latest court brief.