Parent alleges tutor made inappropriate comment about a student's death; board promises follow‑up

A Goshen parent raised a complaint during the public‑comment period on Oct. 13, saying his son heard an inappropriate remark from a history tutor and that district follow‑up had been inadequate.

Chad Dicton told the board his son, a sophomore, discussed a news item with a staff member identified in the comment as "Mrs. Edwards," and later a tutor made a remark the family found offensive. "He said, 'no disrespect to Charlie, but he wasn't important enough to get a match for both,'" Dicton told the board, saying the comment mocked someone’s death.

Dicton said he contacted the principal and was told the principal would hold a meeting; he said he later followed up with the assistant superintendent and was told the principal had handled the situation, but the family had not received details. "I did call and talk to the principal... I didn't hear anything back for a couple days," Dicton said.

The board responded publicly that staff would follow up after the meeting. "We'll have someone follow‑up," one board member said. The board did not take any formal personnel action or make a public determination about discipline at the Oct. 13 session.

District staff later told the board they would contact the family to describe steps taken. The district did not provide details about the tutor, the investigative steps or corrective actions at the meeting; the parent said he remained unsatisfied with the timing of the response and requested additional follow‑up.

The board’s public‑comment rules limit individual speakers to three minutes and note public participation may be extended by vote; no extension was requested in this instance. The Oct. 13 meeting record shows the board acknowledged the complaint and planned staff follow‑up; it did not show a recorded outcome or disciplinary motion regarding the tutor.