CFS had numerous violations from the Department of Social Services as evidenced in this document.
http://www.news10.net/news/pdf/CF-school-complaint-pt1.pdf
While that is a problem, the bigger problem is the lack of notification of the parents and the transparency the school lacked. Parents were not notified of these violations, notices were not posted in a visible area and certainly signatures were not retained for current and future students.
This lack of transparency strips parents of their rights to have knowledge of where they are placing their children. It stripped parents of the right to make informed decisions of the well-being of the children. Furthermore, it is a blatant disregard for the mandatory direction that DSS gave Creative Frontiers, Inc to maintain a valid license.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
The facts
Creative Frontiers School (CFS) was an idyllic campus in Citrus Heights, CA until July 18, 2011. The Principal Robert B. Adams is the target of an investigation by Citrus Heights Police Department for allegations of child molestation. The allegations were originally cited as the reason the Preschool through Sixth grade campus was closed however, each day, new information surfaces. The Adams Family has told their supporters that none of the allegations are correct. That the building inspection reports are not what keeps the school closed and that unbeknownst to the city of Citrus Heights, the school will be reopening September 6.
The CFS owners requested support from the displaced families with monetary donations, donations for a "garage sale" and labor to bring the school up to code. Hard questions were met with personal attacks despite the fact that these are the very people CFS needs to reopen their school. In each case, the local news media broke the story long before the Adams family revealed their "plan". The Adams family vehemently denies any wrong doing in both the cases of molestation allegations and the building code violations. When asked direct questions about these allegations they simply deny the violations exist.
Fact: Business license renewal denied on 5/2/11 due to building code violations.
Fact: CFS still billed and accepted payment for Summer School from parents (illegally, since their business license was suspended).
Fact: Swimming pool was deemed unsafe due to VGB requirements not met and improper PH.
Fact: School was still conducting lessons in pool after last inspection.
Fact: School was shut down on 7/18/11 due to Failure to bring buildings up to code-after numerous notices of violation.
Allegation: Sexual misconduct by administrator. 7/18/11
Fact: Adams could have responded to the temporary shutdown within 24 hours and school could have resumed operation (without preschool) till corrections were made, signed off on and investigation was complete.
Fact: Adams chose not to respond in the required 24 hour period. Appeal was submitted 10 days later.
Fact: Hearing was delayed on 8/12/11 at Adams request.
Fact: Adams transferred business entity to his daughter's fiance, Zsolt Benedek, on 8/16/11
Fact: New owner submitted incomplete application to the City for a Business License.
Fact: 8/24/11 Courtney Adams states "We are pleased to announce that the school’s business entity was formally sold to Zsolt Benedek" and joyfully announces the school will reopen 9/6/11
Fact: License approval has not been approved as of 8/25/11
Fact: As of 8/26/11 no refunds have been issued to parents who prepaid daycare or school tuition fees. Some parents are owed in excess of $6,000.
Building Code Violations:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/5xcw0t5l4m8ns84/Creative%20Frontiers%20Fire%20Dept.%20072811.pdf
http://www.mediafire.com/file/2iwdk4n61x9ynkg/Creative%20Frontiers%20Building%20Dept.%20072911.pdf
Environmental Safety Report
http://www.mediafire.com/?espvz4fk1jc1ec9
Creative Frontiers Department of Social Services file:
http://www.news10.net/news/pdf/CF-school-complaint-pt1.pdf
Creative Frontiers Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/134888604181/
Media Articles:
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/08/26/3862584/citrus-heights-school-at-center.html
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/08/24/3859661/troubled-creative-frontiers-school.html
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/08/19/3847690/school-permit-on-hold-in-citrus.html
http://media.sacbee.com/smedia/2011/08/18/18/49/uA9ea.So.4.pdf
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/08/02/3810103/citrus-heights-school-appeals.html
The CFS owners requested support from the displaced families with monetary donations, donations for a "garage sale" and labor to bring the school up to code. Hard questions were met with personal attacks despite the fact that these are the very people CFS needs to reopen their school. In each case, the local news media broke the story long before the Adams family revealed their "plan". The Adams family vehemently denies any wrong doing in both the cases of molestation allegations and the building code violations. When asked direct questions about these allegations they simply deny the violations exist.
Fact: Business license renewal denied on 5/2/11 due to building code violations.
Fact: CFS still billed and accepted payment for Summer School from parents (illegally, since their business license was suspended).
Fact: Swimming pool was deemed unsafe due to VGB requirements not met and improper PH.
Fact: School was still conducting lessons in pool after last inspection.
Fact: School was shut down on 7/18/11 due to Failure to bring buildings up to code-after numerous notices of violation.
Allegation: Sexual misconduct by administrator. 7/18/11
Fact: Adams could have responded to the temporary shutdown within 24 hours and school could have resumed operation (without preschool) till corrections were made, signed off on and investigation was complete.
Fact: Adams chose not to respond in the required 24 hour period. Appeal was submitted 10 days later.
Fact: Hearing was delayed on 8/12/11 at Adams request.
Fact: Adams transferred business entity to his daughter's fiance, Zsolt Benedek, on 8/16/11
Fact: New owner submitted incomplete application to the City for a Business License.
Fact: 8/24/11 Courtney Adams states "We are pleased to announce that the school’s business entity was formally sold to Zsolt Benedek" and joyfully announces the school will reopen 9/6/11
Fact: License approval has not been approved as of 8/25/11
Fact: As of 8/26/11 no refunds have been issued to parents who prepaid daycare or school tuition fees. Some parents are owed in excess of $6,000.
Building Code Violations:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/5xcw0t5l4m8ns84/Creative%20Frontiers%20Fire%20Dept.%20072811.pdf
http://www.mediafire.com/file/2iwdk4n61x9ynkg/Creative%20Frontiers%20Building%20Dept.%20072911.pdf
Environmental Safety Report
http://www.mediafire.com/?espvz4fk1jc1ec9
Creative Frontiers Department of Social Services file:
http://www.news10.net/news/pdf/CF-school-complaint-pt1.pdf
Creative Frontiers Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/134888604181/
Media Articles:
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/08/26/3862584/citrus-heights-school-at-center.html
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/08/24/3859661/troubled-creative-frontiers-school.html
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/08/19/3847690/school-permit-on-hold-in-citrus.html
http://media.sacbee.com/smedia/2011/08/18/18/49/uA9ea.So.4.pdf
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/08/02/3810103/citrus-heights-school-appeals.html
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