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Parents, researchers and students press district on harassment reporting and coaches' suspensions
Summary
During public comment the board heard calls for stronger harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) data tracking and enforcement; a researcher flagged inconsistent HIB records and a student spoke in support of suspended coaches and raised due‑process concerns.
Several community members urged the Peninsula School District Board on Feb. 25 to strengthen harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) data collection and to take clearer action to protect marginalized students; the board also heard a student defend three suspended coaches and complain about information released outside formal channels.
Christy (Christie) Walhalla, a parent and community member, thanked the district for recognizing Black History Month but said recognition must be accompanied by concrete protections. "These students deserve more than just words," she said, and urged the district to "take timely concrete steps to address and prevent harassment, bullying, and intimidation of black and…
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