June 2012
Since 1978, the Lacys have run St. Andrew out of a historically black church built in 1920 and declared an Oakland landmark. The striking orange-and-white façade contrasts with the dilapidated side and back of the building, marked by peeling, discolored paint and boarded windows.
Gervasoni, the fire inspector, said the building is “very old and run-down,” and that the Lacys appear to lack the money to do much about it. He said the school needs a fire alarm system and other fixes, but doesn’t pose serious safety concerns.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2012/06/05/oakland-school-accused-of-abuse-is-also-overbilling-taxpayers/
