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Parents urge San Ysidro board to address bullying and alleged retaliation at Willow Elementary
Summary
Multiple parents told the San Ysidro School District board on June 5 that bullying, including physical and verbal attacks against students with disabilities, continues at Willow Elementary and other schools, and they demanded working cameras, independent investigations and stronger enforcement of special-education protections.
Parents and community members told the San Ysidro School District governing board on June 5 that bullying and retaliation at Willow Elementary and elsewhere remain unresolved and are harming students, including children with disabilities.
Why it matters: Speakers said incidents are ongoing despite repeated reports to school staff, and they urged the board and superintendent to use cameras, independent investigations and clearer reporting to protect students and to ensure the district meets legal obligations for students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
At the board meeting, Allison Murillo, who identified herself as a sister of a district student, described repeated verbal and physical attacks on her brother, who attends a special day class at Willow. "While my…
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