Mother demands accountability from Casa Grande Middle School after daughter's assault

The Casa Grande Elementary School District Governing Board meeting on April 8, 2025, was marked by a significant public comment from a concerned parent, Rue Janice, regarding serious allegations of bullying and mishandling of an assault incident at Casa Grande Middle School.

Janice detailed her daughter's experience with bullying, stating that despite multiple reports to school staff over the past year, the situation escalated on February 27, when her daughter was assaulted by another student. Janice claimed that instead of addressing the incident appropriately, Principal Missus Arnofsky expelled her daughter while allowing the aggressor, who has a documented history of bullying, to return to school.

The parent expressed frustration over the principal's failure to report the incident to law enforcement and alleged that teachers instructed students to delete any video evidence related to the assault. However, some students retained footage, which Janice later presented to the police, leading to charges being filed against the aggressor.

In a troubling turn, Janice reported that Principal Arnofsky accused her daughter of possessing a firearm or other dangerous weapon without providing any evidence to support this claim. Following her own investigation, Janice reached out to the assistant superintendent, Mister Quinones, seeking clarification and evidence regarding the accusations against her daughter, but received no response.

Janice's testimony highlighted concerns about the school's handling of bullying incidents and the accountability of school officials. The board listened attentively to her account, which raises critical questions about student safety and the protocols in place for addressing bullying and violence in schools.

The meeting concluded with the board acknowledging the parent's concerns and indicating that they would review the situation further. The implications of this incident may prompt discussions on policy changes and improved communication between parents and school officials in the future.