EMPLOYEES WHO LOOKED THE OTHER WAY/ PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
This is the USA, where, NO CHILD IS LEFT BEHIND; a powerful political statement and especially now with November elections. Our society has little tolerance when it comes to mistreatment of children; the media is all over situations related to children. Nancy Grace and Oprah, to name just a few.
As an organization, HLA is geographically unique and not just because it is located in the woods away from civilian observation, the staff and enrollment is also geographically unique. Most key employees hired are from out of state and with this move, they have obligations such as rent or mortgages and become vulnerable. There is not much opportunity for alternative employment in Lumpkin County and speaking out might cost them their job Most parents are from out of state and they find themselves in emotional upheaval upon enrolling their children. With this state of mind and not knowing other parents, it is pretty easy to keep them in the dark and quiet. Then there is the student enrollment that consists of struggling teens and they fear speaking out because they risk harsh punishment. And, even if they did, who would listen. What a set up for manipulation???..brilliant, but not unbreakable!
Mr. Buccellato is the Owner of HLA, and, yes, the one ultimately responsible for all operating decisions.
What I cannot understand is why the following employees have not come forward to address the situation. Moreover, they have watched this for YEARS and this was particularly obvious when a parent expressed their issues of concern and fear. Every experience I had with a key staff member was the same; they had no empathy or tolerance. They were in full support of HLA procedures and would overlook everything and anything by telling you it was justified or blame it on you or the child. According to their credentials on the HLA website, these employees have college educations (supposedly related to education or psychology) so they are fully aware of the practice of standards, ethics and laws that protect children. Surely, they are smart enough to compare their salaries to the tuition dollars received by HLA and question where all the money is going.
What are the ethical responsibilities of educators and counseling services for protection of children/minors?
Charles Cates ? Headmaster
Jeff Holloway - Asst Headmaster
Joe Stapp ? Asst Headmaster
Jim Baker - Dean of Students
John Mcmillon ? D of Counseling
Christy Jones ? Asst D of Counseling
Matt Paul ? Academic Director
D of Addictive Services ? No Question
CORKY PROW - ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES
ALL COUNSELORS
