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Commission considers reviving ad hoc panel to address Grove Academy complaints
Summary
County leaders discussed reconstituting an ad hoc committee to press a private youth-services provider to address community complaints and tenant concerns at Grove Academy.
Commissioners discussed reviving an ad hoc committee that previously engaged with Grove Academy and other stakeholders to address complaints from neighbors and tenants about operations at the private youth-services facility.
County Attorney and county leadership said they recently met with stakeholders, including local law enforcement and the district attorney's office, and described the meeting as productive. Commissioners said they may reappoint members to the ad hoc committee so the county can apply executive pressure and pursue legal and regulatory options if needed.
Speakers said the primary concern is protecting tenants and neighbors in the surrounding area. Commissioners noted past problems included placements of children into the facility by the Department of Children's Services (DCS) whose custody statuses can be unclear at intake, making it harder for facility managers and county partners to confirm appropriate licensing and services.
The county attorney said the county is exploring legal options and that re-forming the ad hoc committee could provide a forum to coordinate county, state and facility actions. No formal binding action was taken at the meeting; commissioners asked staff to proceed with planning the committee and to consider appointing new membership if the body is reconvened.
