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District says FBI assisted after racist graffiti; launches AI 'Rocket Rules' safety pilot for young students
Summary
District staff reported racist vandalism at Camarena Elementary and cooperation with the FBI that led to an arrest; trustees heard a safety presentation and approved piloting "Rocket Rules," a brief AI‑assisted safety program for TK–2 students with optional $1.45 workbooks.
District safety staff told the board that a string of vandalism incidents—carrying racial slurs—targeted a Camarena school and prompted a multi‑agency response that included the FBI, Chula Vista Police Department and district staff.
Ahmed Wiggins, the district's safety lead, described multiple vandalized locations on campus and said the team worked with the FBI on a threat assessment. "We met with the FBI...on August 23, we did a threat assessment with the FBI at the school," he said, adding that the district was notified by Chula Vista PD that a suspect was taken into custody within five days.
Trustees praised the quick response and asked about future prevention. The district described follow‑up measures including PTA engagement and coordination with site staff and school‑resource officers.
Separately, the district announced "Rocket Rules," a short, interactive safety curriculum for TK–2 that uses an AI‑driven cartoon puppy and a 15‑minute classroom presentation. The district said it will pilot the program at a few sites after fall break; workbooks are optional and estimated at about $1.45 each. Trustees asked that principals be consulted and that board members be invited to see the pilot in action.
What happens next: The safety team will continue coordination with law enforcement on the vandalism investigation. The district will pilot Rocket Rules at selected school sites and share pilot results with the board.
