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Parents tell Chandler Unified board students were harmed; call for accountability and policy changes
Summary
Two parents described alleged sexual misconduct, grooming and failures by school leaders and urged the Chandler Unified School District board to prioritize student safety and transparency. Board members did not take immediate action beyond listening and moving on to the consent agenda.
Two parents pressed the Chandler Unified School District governing board on Wednesday evening to investigate and change how the district handles reports of student harm, saying district leaders have prioritized reputation over safety.
At the board’s June 25 meeting, Katie McPherson described multiple students coming forward to report alleged abuse beginning in 2020 and recounted what she called slow or inconsistent responses by administrators and law enforcement. “The survivor took 2 years to come forward,” McPherson said. “His calculated pattern of attempts to gain trust, invade personal boundaries, appear relatable, and groom our children happened very quickly.”
Bridget Vega followed, telling the board she and other parents were…
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