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Pearland parents say district failed to follow up after violent brawl at Pasadena-area soccer match
Summary
Parents of Dawson High School students told the Pearland ISD board they received little or no district communication or follow-up after a Feb. 14 brawl at Dobie High School that left several Dawson players injured; speakers urged Spanish-language outreach, medical checks and clearer guidance on pressing criminal charges.
Parents of Dawson High School students urged the Pearland Independent School District board to improve communication and follow-up after a violent brawl at a Feb. 14 varsity boys soccer game at Dobie High School in the Pasadena Independent School District.
Maritza Wong, a parent of two Dawson students, said adults not involved in the game “were all over the field” and that two Dawson players “ended up on the ground and were being kicked and beaten by adults.” She told trustees she received no districtwide communication after the incident and asked the board for Spanish-language updates, support for coaches and consistent follow-up with students who may be traumatized.
“The first and only update I got about this incident from my son was who got suspended and for how many games,”…
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