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Board hears account of teen’s suicide linked to online exploitation; members discuss stronger student education
Summary
A board member recounted a conference presentation about a family whose 17‑year‑old son died after online sextortion; members pledged to meet the advocate to explore stronger school programs and student support to prevent similar tragedies.
A board member described a conference session where a father spoke publicly after his 17‑year‑old son died by suicide following online sextortion and blackmail. The speaker said the father is now advocating for schools to deepen education about online exploitation and to give students clearer reporting options.
Ms. Rodriguez (speaker 7) told the board the father had been driven to speak so other students would not suffer the same fate, and members agreed to follow up to see what the advocate can offer the district. One member said the sheriff’s office is aggressive in pursuing computer‑sexing cases and pledged to coordinate on student outreach and reporting options.
