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Parent describes alleged March assault of freshman at robotics; board offers follow-up
Summary
A parent told the board that her 13-year-old son was assaulted by seniors at a robotics event on March 26 and that the incident was video recorded; the parent said she reported it to school officials and the board chair invited follow-up after the meeting.
A parent described an alleged assault of her 13-year-old son that she said occurred at a robotics meeting and was captured on video.
Caitlin Reynolds told the board that on March 26 a group of seniors coerced her son into a bathroom at Canton High School’s robotics area and whipped him with a wire, leaving a bruise; she provided a detailed account of the incident, said the assault was recorded and described threats made to her son to keep him from reporting. Reynolds said she reported the incident to school officials and requested board help in ensuring appropriate follow-up with the family and corrective action where warranted.
The board chair ended the public-comment time limit and asked administration to connect with Reynolds after the meeting to discuss next steps and supports. No disciplinary or investigative outcome was presented to the board at the meeting and no formal action was taken during the public session.
Context and caution: The account presented is an allegation summarized from a public comment; the district indicated it will follow up with the parent. The board did not provide details about any investigative status during the meeting.
Next steps: Administration offered to meet with the parent after the meeting; board members and the chair encouraged Reynolds to coordinate with district officials for follow-up. The district’s next public materials did not include a statement of investigation or outcome within the meeting record.
