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Parent tells board special-education supports failed her son; seeks accountability

Calexico Unified School District Board of Trustees · January 23, 2026
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Summary

A Calexico Unified parent described repeated disciplinary removals, alleged lack of IEP implementation and inadequate staff training for her kindergarten child with disabilities, and asked the board to hold staff accountable and intervene to prevent further harm.

At the board’s public-comment period, Graciela Batani described a series of incidents involving her kindergarten child with a documented disability and an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Batani said that, despite academic proficiency, staff repeatedly removed and isolated her son; she…

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