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Teachers and parents tell Mountain View board Parkview K–8 is unsafe; board requests follow-up
Summary
Multiple Parkview teachers told the Mountain View board they face daily violent fights and inadequate administrative support; teachers urged consistent discipline and a clear behavior plan. The board asked staff for a follow-up report.
Several teachers and staff raised urgent safety concerns about Parkview K–8 during public comment at the Mountain View School District board meeting, describing repeated violent fights, injuries to students and staff, and an absence of consistent consequences.
At the microphone, Parkview educator Camille Osborne said, "This K–8 situation is not working… There is violence. Children are getting hurt," and urged immediate district attention and additional boots-on-the-ground support during breaks and lunches. Jacqueline Hernandez, a 27-year district teacher who identified herself as working at Parkview, said classroom instruction is frequently interrupted by student misconduct, that some incidents have required law enforcement intervention, and that current programs such as PBIS and Capturing Kids' Hearts "are not working." Laura Gorgonio, an eighth-grade English-language-arts teacher, said staff reported fear and worry at a recent meeting and that students involved in violent incidents have returned to campus with "no real consequences."
Union and labor representatives also spoke: Isaac Trujillo, past CSEA chapter president, urged recommitment to the Labor Management Initiative (LMI), saying site-level collaboration and regular meetings with administrators are needed for LMI to succeed.
Board response and next steps: Board president Jacqueline Salania asked Superintendent Doctor Andre for a follow-up report on Parkview concerns. Several board members thanked speakers and framed the issues as district priorities; no policy votes were taken at the meeting. The board directed staff to prepare additional information and, where appropriate, follow-up reports for future meetings.
Why it matters: Teachers described a pattern of escalating student behavior that they say disrupts instruction and threatens staff and student safety. The board's request for a follow-up means the district will supply the board and the public with more detail about current supports, disciplinary practices and any planned interventions.
