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Pendleton County board modifies no‑trespass order for Romeo Perez after appeal citing racial slurs
Summary
After hearing testimony and viewing video evidence, the Pendleton County Board of Education voted to modify a no‑trespass suspension for parent Romeo Perez: Perez may attend the Troutfest pageant and graduation upon completing a sportsmanship course; the rest of the suspension remains in place and remote viewing via Hudl will be provided.
The Pendleton County Board of Education voted to modify a no‑trespass order against Romeo Perez after an appeal in which Perez said sustained racial harassment provoked his reaction at a Nov. 14 high‑school football game.
Perez told the board he was not “here to excuse my actions” but said district officials had failed to address ongoing racial slurs and physical intimidation that led to his response. “I reacted physically, and I take responsibility for my reaction,” Perez said, while arguing the other adult involved had repeatedly used the n‑word and followed him during the game.
The board reviewed staff records, discussed available video evidence and entered executive session…
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