Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Parents decry racist incidents and bus safety lapses; Carmel BOE promises follow-up and community events
Summary
Parents at the Feb. 6 Carmel Central School District Board of Education meeting described repeated racist incidents and poor bus supervision affecting elementary students; trustees acknowledged the reports, cited legal thresholds for intervention and promised follow-up investigations and community events.
Several parents told the Carmel Central School District Board of Education on Feb. 6 that their children have endured racist language, physical bullying and inadequate supervision on school buses and playgrounds, prompting trustees to promise investigations and additional supports.
The meeting’s public-comment period included accounts from Abby Nicola, who said her first‑grade daughter at Matthew Patterson has been bullied and now wears a body camera on the bus, and Tayshaun Campbell, who reported roughly six incidents this school year including racial slurs directed at both her children and a lack of bus monitors. Both asked the board to hold staff accountable and to clarify discipline and bus‑supervision protocols.
The board acknowledged the complaints and described the…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
