Overall Risk Level
warning Medium Risk
Risk Flags
flag2012 federal lawsuit: Jones v. Bayes Achievement Center, Inc. et al (S.D. Tex., 4:2012cv00783)
flag2017 complaint to Texas Education Agency alleging retaliation, harassment, and misconduct by Executive Director Daniel Bayes; TEA stated it lacked authority to investigate
flagEmployee reviews mention concerns about staff safety and understaffing
flagHigh reported turnover in direct-care residential roles
Legal Issues
gavelJones v. Bayes Achievement Center, Inc. et al, filed 2012 in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (case details not publicly accessible beyond docket, outcome unknown)
Ethical Concerns
policyUnverified 2017 complaint alleging retaliation/harassment by leadership; not independently substantiated
BBB RatingNR (Not Rated - insufficient information)
Employee Sentiment
7.2
out of 10
thumb_up Common Praises
- add_circle Clear sense of mission and purpose serving special needs students
- add_circle Strong team environment and supportive coworkers
- add_circle Competitive compensation for direct care roles (~$50k/yr)
- add_circle Comprehensive benefits: health insurance, on-site meals, PTO
- add_circle Meaningful, rewarding work despite challenges
thumb_down Common Complaints
- remove_circle Demanding 72-hour on / 72-hour off residential shift schedule strains work-life balance
- remove_circle High turnover rate, constant hiring/understaffing
- remove_circle Concerns about staff safety and administration response
- remove_circle Part-time pay not always seen as worth the workload