Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026
Payroll Deadline
The date by which the school will run out of cash to pay teachers without new funding.
Parent Notification
The Board of Managers informs families of the financial crisis and $13M debt.
Forgery Discovered
Leader Bank identifies a forged $500,000 letter of credit; Given is suspended by the board.
School Founded
Given establishes The Croft School in Boston.
The Croft School is facing an existential crisis following allegations that founder Given forged financial documents and maintained dual accounting records to hide $13 million in debt. With bank accounts frozen and only enough cash to meet payroll through March, the institution requires an emergency $5 million infusion to prevent the immediate displacement of 200 students.
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