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Parents urge board to investigate alleged racial harassment at Country Hills Elementary
Summary
Charles and Linda Thompson told the board their son experienced repeated racial harassment at Country Hills Elementary and said school leadership's follow-up was insufficient; the superintendent and staff said they would continue to follow up with the family.
Two parents, Charles and Linda Thompson, used public comment to ask the board to review alleged incidents of racial harassment at Country Hills Elementary and to consider leadership changes.
Charles Thompson described an episode he called a "selling" game among students and said school staff initially reported they could not independently corroborate his account. The family filed a uniform complaint and, after further inquiries, the principal told the family a student apologized and had been counseled; the Thompsons said the district's findings did not fully reflect their experience and asked the board to replace the principal.
Linda Thompson said the issues were broader than one incident and raised concerns about accountability and transparency. Superintendent Leon said he has been in communication with the family and offered to continue follow‑up.
Board members said they would follow up with district staff; the meeting record shows the superintendent committed to outreach but no formal board action was taken at the meeting.
