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Parents and advocates press Antioch Unified board for transparency after video shows hazing of a student with disabilities
Summary
At the Nov. 19 board meeting, numerous parents, advocates and residents urged Antioch Unified trustees to investigate a viral video showing alleged abuse of an Antioch High student with disabilities, called for independent oversight and demanded accountability for students and adult staff; the board said it is investigating and reported no closed‑session reportable action.
Dozens of community members told the Antioch Unified School District Board of Education on Nov. 19 that a recent video showing abuse of a student with a disability at Antioch High School exposed a deeper culture of silence and bullying.
"This is not what I want my community to be known for," said Jose Grejeda, identifying himself as a concerned Antioch taxpayer and college student, calling on the district to investigate and hold both students and adults accountable. Grejeda asked that coaches and the athletic director be relieved of duties pending inquiry.
Several advocates and parents described a pattern they said goes beyond a single incident. "This was not a single incident. It was a result of a culture of silence," said Elizabeth LaVasse,…
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