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Parent alleges discrimination and unsafe practices in RDC football program during public comment
Summary
A parent told the Clark County Board of Education her son was denied medical accommodations, not reported after a concussion, and that parents were pressured and censored in team communications; no formal board action resulted from the comment.
During the public-comment portion of the Clark County Board of Education meeting, Latoya Horton (identified herself as speaking on behalf of concerns with RDC football) told the board she believes her son faced repeated discrimination and unsafe handling of injuries by the high-school football program.
Horton said her son had an order for physical therapy for an ankle from Shriners and that, on one occasion, he was denied shoulder pads and excluded from scrimmages despite what she described as medical necessity. She said he later sustained a concussion that was not reported to emergency responders and that the school delayed notifying the family for three days.
Horton also alleged unsanitary food and hydration practices during games, poor pregame meal provisions, and that underage students were used to carry wheelbarrows and fill holes on the football field. She said parents who asked questions were told not to do so and that messages and questions in the team chat were deleted; Horton said she raised concerns with the new athletic director, “Mr. Taylor,” and that no corrective action had followed.
Her statements included these direct quotes:
- “My son was denied his shoulder pads, which would kick him out of his scrimmaging.”
- “He had a concussion. Was not reported. Didn't call the paramedics.”
- “Why are we being asked to donate food for pregame meals? That is their responsibility to feed them kids.”
Horton concluded by saying, “My son is now being retaliated against because they don't like it when you speak up,” and described the season as “the absolute worst year of football.”
Board response and status
No formal board action or investigation was recorded during the meeting minutes or motions that followed Horton’s comments. The transcript records Horton’s comments during public comment and does not show a formal staff report or board directive in response at the meeting.
Why it matters: Horton’s allegations raise potential concerns about athlete safety, medical accommodations and supervisory practices in a district athletic program. The transcript records specific allegations but does not document an investigation, staff findings or disciplinary action by the board at this meeting.
Ending: Horton’s public comment is on the board record. The transcript does not show any immediate remedial action; if the board or district initiates an investigation, that would appear on a future agenda or in subsequent reports to the board.
