Eighth-grader tells New Philadelphia City Board she was assaulted, alleges repeated bullying and IEP not followed
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Tatiana Moon, an eighth-grade student, told the school board she experienced repeated bullying — including two assaults this year — alleged her individualized education plan (IEP) is not being followed and asked the board for help; the superintendent said officials would follow up.
Tatiana Moon, an eighth-grade student, addressed the New Philadelphia City Board of Education during public participation on Dec. 9, saying she has been the target of repeated bullying and that school staff have at times treated her unfairly.
"I have already reported one attack like a concussion," Tatiana said, describing two assaults this year and multiple incidents she said were reported to teachers, the school office and the resource officer. She told the board her IEP meeting in October had not resulted in classroom accommodations she needs and said teachers have accused her of refusing work when the assignments did not match her IEP.
Tatiana said the pattern has continued after her parent raised concerns at the IEP meeting and that some staff behavior felt worse afterward. She asked the board to help make the school a safer place and to ensure staff follow students' IEPs.
Superintendent (unnamed in the transcript) acknowledged the student's remarks and told Tatiana the district had heard her concerns and that appropriate follow-up would occur.
The board took no formal vote during the public-comment period; the transcript shows the superintendent promised follow-up but does not record specific next steps or a timeline for investigation.
