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Parents urge leniency for Pacifica students after walkout; board hears special-education concerns
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Summary
Public commenters praised student leadership during a Pacifica High walkout and asked the district not to unduly punish participating students; a parent raised concerns about IEP meetings and inconsistent guidance from community volunteers in special education meetings.
Parents and community members used the public‑comment period to press the board on two community issues: a student walkout at Pacifica High and concerns about special‑education processes.
Crystal Cervantes, introduced herself as a GGUSD parent, reported on a student-led walkout at Pacifica High and asked district leaders to consider the students’ "bravery and empathy" and avoid unduly punishing those who participated. Cervantes said many students who left for the walkout tried to return for later periods but were denied re-entry by campus security despite administrators being aware of the possibility students would return; she asked for leniency, especially for students who left backpacks on campus and attempted to return to class.
Separately, Nicole Hymas described recurring issues in special‑education meetings where she said staff sometimes generalize about "all the kids" rather than focus on individualized needs. Hymas said parents at a January meeting were told — she attributed the comment to community organization volunteers — that IEPs are only for academics and that parents should consider giving their child’s placement to a student with more severe needs; she called that guidance "horrible" and urged district staff to correct misinformation and allow district personnel to answer parent questions during such meetings.
Board members thanked speakers and noted they would take the comments under consideration. The meeting record shows no immediate disciplinary decisions or policy changes; requests by speakers were captured as public comment and the board asked staff to provide follow-up where appropriate.
