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Multiple parents urge board to act on alleged mistreatment at Paul Revere school
Summary
Several parents told the board they have filed police reports and that students at Paul Revere are being subjected to punitive practices (silent lunch, restricted bathroom access) and inconsistent Spanish immersion instruction; parents asked the board to intervene before a pending contract renewal for the principal.
A string of parents raised serious complaints about conditions at Paul Revere (Paul Revere Elementary/Middle), asking the San Francisco Board of Education to investigate before the principal's contract comes up for renewal.
Anna Jackson said she brought a police report alleging an incident in which the principal "grabbed my son," and said the Spanish immersion program is not delivering the promised instruction: "My daughter... is in third grade, is being taught two hours a day in Spanish. The rest is in English." Jackson told the board she has not seen meaningful change after mediation and urged the principal be removed.
Evelyn Marengo said children are being sent to "silent lunch and silent recess" and described an altercation in which a security guard allegedly threatened a parent; she said the principal denied complaints and has not followed up on promised actions. Irene Hernandez said punitive practices are traumatizing her three children and that school meetings with the principal have not produced solutions.
Another parent identified as Jamie said her fourth-grade son is so distressed he is taking medication for panic attacks; she said the school reported concerns to Child Protective Services and asked the board to at least end silent lunch.
The public comments included repeated offers of police reports and written documentation. Board members did not vote on personnel at the public meeting but were asked by speakers to review petitions and take action prior to the principal's contract renewal in December.
