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Parent appeals zone waiver over alleged bullying; board discusses transfers but no waiver approved
Summary
A parent appealed a denied zone waiver for two children, describing repeated alleged harassment and mental-health concerns. Board members discussed capacity and transportation; a motion to approve a specific transfer received no second, and staff were asked to help the family pursue options.
A parent addressed the board during the zone-waiver appeals portion of the meeting, saying two children (Lyric and Elijah) had experienced repeated verbal and physical harassment since 2024 and that the family felt the school environment was not safe for the child's mental health.
The parent described filing an affidavit and ongoing communication with district staff, said one child had been suspended, and said she had been trespassed from the school — limiting her ability to attend school meetings in person. She said she sought a fresh start and asked the board to approve a zone-waiver or transfer.
Board members discussed practical constraints: classroom capacities at requested schools (the board noted Avon Elementary is relatively close but some grades were over capacity), transportation feasibility and that out-of-zone placements are considered a privilege and can be revoked if discipline problems occur. A motion to approve a transfer to Mebaugh Elementary was made but received no second; board members also discussed offering a transfer to Avon Elementary if logistics and space allowed, noting any transfer could be revoked under district policy.
No formal waiver was approved during the meeting. Board staff offered to connect the parent with Miss Blackman to follow up on next steps and procedural details for appeals.
The board's discussion distinguished between the family's request (an appeal) and the board's obligations under capacity and student-assignment rules; the transcript records that the board did not finalize a waiver vote at the meeting.
