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Parents press Desert Sands Unified to act after repeated lockdowns at James Monroe Elementary
Summary
Multiple parents and volunteers told the board their students and staff at James Monroe Elementary are repeatedly exposed to a single, highly disruptive student; speakers described daily lockdowns, physical assaults, property damage and asked the district to reevaluate the students placement and provide one-to-one specialized support.
Several parents and volunteers addressed the Desert Sands Unified School District Board of Education on Oct. 7, 2025, pressing the district to respond to what they called an ongoing safety crisis at James Monroe Elementary.
An online commenter identified as Gian Maniago told the board "there is one student who has become severely disruptive and unsafe for both staff and students," and said the school has experienced repeated lockdowns and property damage. "The district is very aware of this issue and has not done enough to come up with a solution," Maniago said.
Volunteer Jacqueline OBrien described lengthy staff interventions that have removed counselors and other…
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