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Georgia Department of Human Resources,  Office of Regulatory Services
State Form Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction
Inspection begin date
 
Inspection end date:8/2/2007
Personnel. Amended. SS=B290-2-7-.04(2)This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview the camp failed to document job descriptions in 2 of 5 records.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 2 (employee C and D) of 5 records revealed both employees did not have documentation of their current job description.  
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the Assistant Director revealed both employees should have had job descriptions in their file, but acknowledged the job descriptions were missing.  
   
T  0401  290-2-7-.04(2)  Personnel. Amended. SS=B Outdoor Child Caring Programs shall have written job descriptions which specify what duties employees are expected to perform. A copy of the job descriptions shall be available to the employees and to the Department.
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview the camp failed to document job descriptions in 2 of 5  
records.[/i]  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 2 (employee C and D) of 5 records revealed both employees did not have documentation of their current job description.  
An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the Assistant Director revealed both employees should have had job descriptions in their file, but acknowledged the job descriptions were missing.  
 
T  0419  06/25/2007  Personnel. Amended. SS=D290-2-7-.04(15) This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document a complete ten year employment history, a satisfactory criminal records check, and educational qualifications in 1 of 5 records.  

Findings include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 1 (employee C) of 5 records revealed employee C's ten year employment history was missing the months, and there was no documentation of a criminal records check and educational qualifications.  
2. During an interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the Assistant Director, he/she acknowledged these items were missing and stated the Human Resource Department was in the process of gathering all missing documents.  
 
T  0419  290-2-7-.04(15)  Personnel. Amended. SS=D The personal qualifications of employees shall be verified including a satisfactory criminal records check completed in accordance with O.C.G.A. Sec. 49-5-60. et seq. and a ten-year employment history. Verification of educational qualifications shall include documentation of a high school diploma or official transcripts from an accredited institution of higher learning.
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document a complete ten year  
employment history, a satisfactory criminal records check, and educational qualifications in 1 of 5 records.  
 
Findings include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 1 (employee C) of 5 records revealed employee C's ten year employment history was missing the months, and there was no documentation of a criminal records check and educational qualifications.  
2. During an interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the Assistant Director, he/she acknowledged these items were missing and stated the Human Resource Department was in the process of gathering all missing documents.  

T  0420  06/25/2007  Personnel. Amended. SS=B290-2-7-.04(15)(a) This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document three references in 2 of 3 records.  
 
Findings include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 2 (employee C and D) of 5 records revealed employee C had no references and employee D only had 2 references.  
2. During an interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the Assistant Director, he/she acknowledged the references were missing from the record and stated the Human Resource Department was in the process of gathering all missing documentation.  

T  0420  290-2-7-.04(15)(a)  Personnel. Amended. SS=B At least three references shall be obtained for each potential employee prior to employment. Information obtained from the references shall be written and filed whether the interview is conducted in person or by telephone.  
References should attest to the person’s capabilities of performing the duties for which they are employed and to the person’s suitability of working with the types of children served by the camp.
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document three references in 2 of  
3 records.  
 
Findings include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 2 (employee C and D) of 5 records revealed employee C had no references and employee D only had 2 references.  
2. During an interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the Assistant Director, he/she acknowledged the references were missing from the record and stated the Human Resource Department was in the process of gathering all missing documentation.  
 
T  0421  06/25/2007  Personnel. Amended. SS=D290-2-7-.04(15)(b) This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document a non-abuse statement in 1 of 5 records.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 1 (employee D) of 5 records revealed the agency failed to document a non-abuse statement for employee D.  
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the Assistant Director revealed the Human Resource Department was in the process of gathering all missing documentation.  
 
T  0421  290-2-7-.04(15)(b)  Personnel. Amended. SS=D Each employee shall submit an oral or written statement to the facility at the time of application that they have never been shown by credible evidence (such as a decision of a court or jury, or a department investigation or other reliable evidence) to have abused, neglected, sexually exploited, or deprived a child or adult or to have subjected any person to serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly negligent misconduct.
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document a non-abuse statement  
in 1 of 5 records.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 1 (employee D) of 5 records revealed the agency failed to document a non-abuse statement for employee D.
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the Assistant Director revealed the Human Resource Department was in the process of gathering all missing documentation.  
 
T  0423  06/25/2007  Personnel. Amended. SS=B290-2-7-.04(17) This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview the camp failed to document training appropriately in 2 of 5 records.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 2 (employee B and E) of 5 records revealed both employees had the required hours of training; however the agency failed to document the training appropriately with the name of the person who conducted the training.  
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the Assistant Director revealed the agency had been keeping a running list of training completed, but failed to keep individual certifications which included the name of the person who conducted the training.  
 
T  0423  290-2-7-.04(17)  Personnel. Amended. SS=B In addition to the initial orientation, including training on the facility’s policies and procedures pertaining to behavior management techniques and emergency safety interventions, all staff working with campers shall receive annually at least 40 hours of in-service training related to children's service needs in a primitive environment. In-service training for staff working with campers shall be documented. This shall include the date, the subject, and name of the person who conducted the training.
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview the camp failed to document training appropriately in  
2 of 5 records.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 2 (employee B and E) of 5 records revealed both employees had the required hours of training; however the agency failed to document the training appropriately with the name of the person who conducted the training.  
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the Assistant Director revealed the agency had been keeping a running list of training completed, but failed to keep individual certifications which included the name of the person who conducted the training.  
 
T  0428  06/25/2007  Personnel. Amended. SS=D290-2-7-.04(19) This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document water safety and lifesaving techniques training in 1 of 5 records.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 1 (employee D) of 5 records revealed the camp failed to document water safety and lifesaving technique training for employee D.  
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the Assistant Director revealed employee D completed the training in April, but the American Red Cross failed to send the cards and the information had to be resubmitted.  
 
T  0428  290-2-7-.04(19)  Personnel. Amended. SS=D All child care staff shall have training by certified staff in water safety and lifesaving techniques.
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document water safety and lifesaving techniques training in 1 of 5 records.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 1 (employee D) of 5 records revealed the camp failed to document water safety and lifesaving technique training for employee D.  
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the Assistant Director revealed employee D completed the training in April, but the American Red Cross failed to send the cards and the information had to be resubmitted.  
   
T  0436  06/25/2007  Personnel. Amended. SS=C290-2-7-.04(21)(f) This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document annual performance reports in 3 of 5 records.    
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 3 (employee A, B and E) of 5 records revealed employee A's last performance evaluation was dated 9/7/04, employee B's last performance evaluation was dated 2/20/06 and employee E's last performance evaluation was dated 12/20/05.  
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the Assistant Director revealed the Human Resource Department is in the process of updating all personnel records.  

T  0436  290-2-7-.04(21)(f)  Personnel. Amended. SS=C [Personnel records] shall contain as a minimum the following information: ...  
(f) Annual reports of performance, including all records of employee discipline arising from the inappropriate use of behavior management techniques and emergency safety interventions; …
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record  review and staff interview, the camp failed to document annual performance  
reports in 3 of 5 records.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 3 (employee A, B and E) of 5 records revealed employee A's last performance evaluation was dated 9/7/04, employee B's last performance evaluation was dated 2/20/06 and employee E's last performance evaluation was dated 12/20/05.  
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the Assistant Director revealed the Human Resource Department is in the process of updating all personnel records.  
   
T  0511  06/25/2007  Admission and Intake Policies. Amended. SS=D290-2-7-.05(7)(b) This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff  interview, the camp failed to document a description of family relationships and the circumstances that make the placement necessary in 1 of 3 intake summaries.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 1 (camper #2) of 3 intake summaries revealed camper #2's intake summary had a section to describe family relationships and circumstances that make the placement necessary, however this section was not completed.  
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the therapist revealed she/he acknowledged this information was missing from the intake summary.  
 
T  0511  290-2-7-.05(7)(b)  Admission and Intake Policies. Amended. SS=D The [intake] study shall include a summary of at least the following information: ...  
(b) A description of family relationships and the circumstances that make the placement necessary; …
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document a description of family  
relationships and the circumstances that make the placement necessary in 1 of 3 intake summaries.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 1 (camper #2) of 3 intake summaries revealed camper #2's intake summary had a section to describe family relationships and circumstances that make the placement necessary, however this section was not completed.  
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the therapist revealed she/he acknowledged this information was missing from the intake summary.  
 
T  0513  06/25/2007  Admission and Intake Policies. Amended. SS=D290-2-7-.05(7)(d) This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document the parent's expectation of placement in 1 of 3 intake summaries.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 1 (camper 3) of 3 intake summaries revealed the camp had a form to request information regarding parent's expectation of placement, however this section was not completed.  
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the therapist revealed he/ she acknowledged this information was missing from the intake summary.  
 
T  0513  290-2-7-.05(7)(d)  Admission and Intake Policies. Amended. SS=D The [intake] study shall include a summary of at least the following information: ...  
(d) The parents' or placement agency's expectation of placement; …
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document the parent's expectation of placement in 1 of 3 intake summaries.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 1 (camper 3) of 3 intake summaries revealed the camp had a form to request information regarding parent's expectation of placement, however this section was not completed.  
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the therapist revealed he/she acknowledged this information was missing from the intake summary.  
 
T  0515  06/25/2007  Admission and Intake Policies. Amended. SS=D290-2-7-.05(7)(f) This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff  interview, the camp failed to document a description of the camper's personality, behavior and interests in 1 of 3 intake summaries.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review conducted on August 2, 2007 of 1( camper #2) of 3 intake summaries revealed the camp had a section to document the camper's personality, behavior and interests, however this section was not completed.  
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the therapist revealed he/she acknowledged this information was missing from the intake summary  
 
T  0515  290-2-7-.05(7)(f)  Admission and Intake Policies. Amended. SS=D The [intake] study shall include a summary of at least the following information: ...  
(f) A description of the Camper's personality, behavior, and interests; …
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document a description of the camper's personality, behavior and interests in 1 of 3 intake  summaries.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review conducted on August 2, 2007 of 1( camper #2) of 3 intake summaries revealed the camp had a section to document the camper's personality, behavior and interests, however this section was not completed.  
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the therapist revealed he/she acknowledged this information was missing from the intake summary.
 
T  0520  06/25/2007  Admission and Intake Policies. Amended. SS=D290-2-7-.05(7)(k) This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document immediate and long-range goals  of the placement in 1 of 3 intake summaries.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 1 (camper #3) of 3 intake summaries revealed the camp had a section to be completed requiring documentation of immediate and long term goals, however this section was not completed.  
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the therapist revealed he/she acknowledged this information was missing from the intake summary  
 
T  0520  290-2-7-.05(7)(k)  Admission and Intake Policies. Amended. SS=D The [intake] study shall include a summary of at least the following information: ...  
(k) The immediate and long-range goals of placement; …
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document immediate and long-range goals  of the placement in 1 of 3 intake summaries.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 1 (camper #3) of 3 intake summaries revealed the camp had a section to be completed requiring documentation of immediate and long term goals, however this section was not completed.
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the therapist revealed he/she acknowledged this information was missing from the intake summary  
 
T  0534  06/25/2007  Admission and Intake Policies. Amended. SS=B290-2-7-.05(11) This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document orientation for new campers in 2 of 3 records.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 2 (campers #2 and #3) of 3 resident's orientations revealed both campers had the documentation of orientation in their record; however both campers failed to sign the orientation form.  
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the therapist revealed he/she acknowledged the signatures were missing and stated this is usually completed before the campers go into the wilderness.  
 
T  0534  290-2-7-.05(11) Admission and Intake Policies. Amended. SS=B The Outdoor Child Caring Program shall provide orientation for new campers.This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document orientation for new campers in 2 of 3 records.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 2 (campers #2 and #3) of 3 resident's orientations revealed both campers had the documentation of orientation in their record; however both campers failed to sign the orientation form.  
2. An interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the therapist revealed he/she acknowledged the signatures were missing and stated this is usually completed before the campers go into the wilderness.  
 
T  0919  06/25/2007  Emergency Safety Interventions. SS=D290-2-7-.09(2)(c)1.This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document an assessment at admission to indicate that there were no medical issues that would be incompatible with the appropriate use of emergency safety interventions in 1 of 3 records.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 1 (camper #3) of 3 records revealed camper #3 had a physical documented and the form requested information regarding any issues surrounding emergency safety interventions, however the doctor did not sign this form.  
2. During an interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the therapist he/she acknowledged the doctor's signature was missing, but added the physical stated,  "see attached papers" which had the doctor's signature.  
 
T  0919  290-2-7-.09(2)(c)1.  Emergency Safety Interventions. SS=D Emergency safety interventions policies and procedures shall include:  
1. Provisions for the documentation of an assessment at admission and at each annual exam by the camper’s physician, a physician’s assistant, or a registered nurse with advanced training working under the direction of a  
physician, or a public health department that states there are no medical issues that would be incompatible with the appropriate use of emergency safety interventions on that camper.  Such assessment and documentation must be re-evaluated following any significant change in the camper's medical condition; ...
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, the camp failed to document an assessment at admission to indicate that there were no medical issues that would be incompatible with the appropriate use of emergency safety interventions in 1 of 3 records.  
 
Findings Include:  
1. Record review on August 2, 2007 of 1 (camper #3) of 3 records revealed camper #3 had a physical documented and the form requested information regarding any issues surrounding emergency safety interventions, however the doctor did not sign this form.  
2. During an interview conducted on August 2, 2007 at 2:30 PM with the therapist he/she acknowledged the doctor's signature was missing, but added the physical stated,  "see attached papers" which had the doctor's signature.  
 
T  9999  06/25/2007  Closing Comments. An exit conference was conducted while on site. A preliminary report of the findings was left on site on this date and a final version of the findings will be mailed to the facility upon completion.  
A plan of correction in response to the preliminary findings was due to the surveyor by August 16, 2007.  
 
T  9999  Closing Comments. An exit conference was conducted while on site. A preliminary report of the findings was left on site on this date and a final version of the findings will be mailed to the facility upon completion.  
A plan of correction in response to the preliminary findings was due to the surveyor by August 16, 2007.

From the Nugget

Children should not be humiliated
 
I want to comment on an incident that I observed at Wal-Mart on Sept. 10 shortly after 5 p.m. Standing next to the parking lot was a young boy (about age 9) holding a sign stating: "I have been rude and disrespectful to my mother. I called my teacher 'stupid'."

His mother was holding a sign: "Fed-up."

When we went to speak with the mother, she was eager to talk regarding her difficulties with her son, that his behavior was out of control, that she had to frequently leave her job to pick him up from school due to his disruptive behavior, that he was on the verge of being kicked out of school.

My impression, as a retired psychiatric social worker and concerned citizen, is that this mother was crying out for help.

I called DFACs (the Department of Family and Children's Services) to get their advice on such a situation. I was NOT going to make a specific report with the mother's name, as I did not want to escalate the immediate situation. The call was made shortly after 5 p.m. I let the phone ring 11 times with no answer nor even a recorded message.

Is there no coverage after 5 p.m. or on weekends re: possible child abuse?  
 
Next I called the sheriff's department who told me that the incident had been reported and that no officer would investigate because the woman was not doing anything "wrong." When I asked her about DFACs, she said that they are not there after 5 p.m.

Even more shocking was when I consulted the Welfare Information Gateway on the internet for the definition of child abuse in the state of Georgia. Out of the 50 states, Georgia is one of two states that does NOT include in our state laws that emotional abuse is considered child abuse.

The maltreatment of children is a wider issue than this isolated incident.

Many parents are frustrated with behavior problems of their children.

As we were talking with this mother, other people honked car horns and shouted: "Way to go! Good!" and other expressions condoning this action.

However public humiliation of children does not resolve their anger and acting-out behavior.

Long ago in colonial America, the troublemakers were punished in the center of town for the entire public to see. Locked in wooden frameworks in the town square, the town people scoffed at them.

Colonial Americans looked on themselves as moral and religious people, just as many of our contemporary American citizens do.

But is public humiliation a part of God's moral code?

What would Jesus do?

Sincerely,
Holly Brannon
Dahlonega

September 17, 2007


From Sharon Laney, President of NATSAP…

In February 2007, I became the President of National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs. If you attended the 2007 Conference in La Jolla, you heard a lot about the Miller Bill. If not then I will highlight some of the points and issues of this bill.

Last year Representative Miller, California, who was a member of the Education committee, introduced a bill to "Stop Abuse of Children in Programs." Several advocacy groups have jumped onto the topic and bill. For us in Therapeutic programs and schools, we also want to stop abuse that has occurred with a very few programs within the Industry.

Representative Miller is now the Chair of the committee and the bill is currently with his Investigative Counsel. What is currently occurring is NATSAP, NAPHS, and OBHIC are working with Representative Miller on the language of the bill. He has been very receptive in allowing feedback. We are doing a lot of work behind the scenes to offer revisions to the bill that will deal with Abuse yet not hurt the Industry. As the current bill is written, it wants to move the Investigative Process from a State level to a Federal level. In our opinion, this is a state responsibility and should remain so. It also addresses Interstate Compact. If passed it could prevent a referral from Utah going to an out of state placement without going through Utah interstate compact then through the compact of the state where the program is located, prior to admissions. This will slow the admissions process completely and impact our Industry negatively.

In light of these challenges to our industry, I have requested and been granted, a flexible schedule that will allow me time to focus on NATSAP and the issues at hand. In order to fulfill my responsibilities as NATSAP's President, I will not concurrently maintain my duties as COO of Three Springs. I will continue my work on some Three Springs special assignments between my NATSAP duties. My day to day responsibilities have been delegated to very capable members of the executive management team.

I am not sure how long the critical NATSAP work will take. We are now thinking that these hearings may start sometime after the first of the year. In the meantime, we are starting to meet with other committee members as well as solicit help from the Independent Education Consultant organization and others.

I am grateful to be allowed time to work more closely with NATSAP in order to play an integral role in activities which focus on addressing the serious implications of the Miller Bill.

YouTubes on Elan?
http://www.youtube.com/user/elanschool

Elliot Sainer
President
562-467-5507
[email protected]

September 10, 2007

Dear Friends,

It has now been ten months since the merger of Aspen Education Group with CRC Health Group. The integration has gone very well and I am personally very pleased with the support that CRC has given us to date. I believe as much today as I did when we completed the merger in November 2006 that CRC is the right "fit" for Aspen and its 1,700 employees. I am quite excited about the combination of Aspen with CRC, as the larger company provides even greater resources for innovation of new programs and ways to assist more families, as well as provide for our staff even greater career path opportunities.

With the integration now completed, I have decided to announce my retirement as President of Aspen Education Group, effective September 30. I have spent the last 18 years taking the initial idea of providing alternatives to troubled youth and their families, which began with Mount Bachelor Academy, and led the growth of Aspen to what it is today with the help of many, many talented people along the way. It is the right time for me to retire.  :lol: I also strongly believe that the right leadership is in place to lead Aspen forward, as Jim Dredge will be replacing me as President of Aspen Education Group. Jim has worked closely with me and our senior management team for the past 3+ years as Chief Operating Officer. Other key senior managers will continue to report to Jim as they do currently. Jim's leadership style and integrity will give Aspen strong leadership moving forward.

But I am not totally going away! I will remain on the Board of Directors of CRC Health Group as Vice-Chairman of the Board, and will continue to have a strong voice advocating for services for troubled youth and their families.

In that role, I will be working part time in several important areas that will hopefully have a positive impact on the future success of Aspen/CRC and the families that we serve. I also have plans to work on some other non-profit and corporate Boards where I can make a positive contribution. So you will likely continue to see me at some of the national conferences like IECA and NATSAP in this new role. I know I will miss the regular interaction with the highly dedicated and passionate staff of Aspen, as well as the interaction I have had over the years with many of you. But looking to the future I feel very comfortable in knowing that Aspen is in very good hands with its leadership team and the stewardship of CRC. I believe strongly in Aspen's mission and will continue to vigorously support, although in a more time-limited way, all that we do for kids and their families, as we have already done so for over 27,000 families since we first began the first Aspen program. I look forward to your continued support of the work that we do for your families so that we can continue to provide Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow.


Elliot

Threat to Free Speech/ Internet
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http://www.telegram.com/article/20070902/NEWS/709020485
Sunday, September 2, 2007  
School abruptly closes
Families left in quandary
By Matthew Bruun TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

Ashby Academy, on a 70-acre campus on Spring Hill Road in Ashby, was closed yesterday as parents and staff were told Friday that the private boarding school for learning-disabled children would not open as planned. Families from as far as Texas and California who paid annual tuition of $66,000 were told it was not clear they would get any of their tuition money refunded. Below is the school's Mayflower Hall, where students had resided and classes were taught. (Photos / MATTHEW BRUUN)

ASHBY— Several families are out tens of thousands of dollars and have no place to send their learning-disabled children after the abrupt closure of the private Ashby Academy.

The boarding school charges an annual tuition of $66,000.

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For those who don't understand debt relief/vulture funds

Greg Palast
Debt Relief- Vulture Funds Explained
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbxj8azQb80
Part Two
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7-w7b4B ... ed&search=