Resident raises campus security concerns after influencer incident; parent appeals interdistrict transfer denial

During the public‑comment portion of the May 15 Colton Joint Unified board meeting, two speakers raised separate concerns: one about campus security and another seeking a review of an interdistrict transfer denial.

Lisa Villa told trustees an "aggressive influencer" had sought content at Colton High and district staff were unprepared to manage the person’s demands in public spaces; she said the incident raised concerns about student safety and criticized a perceived lack of presence by security personnel at a subsequent public ribbon‑cutting event. "We are not ready," Villa told the board, asking where the district’s security manager was and urging improved protections for students and staff.

Trustees did not provide an operational reply during the public comment period; public‑comment procedures were reiterated and Villa completed her allotted remarks.

Later, Clarissa Brown presented an appeal of the district’s denial of her seven‑year‑old son John’s interdistrict transfer request, reporting that the denial cited behavior and absences tied to a modified schedule and that school staff had denied an IEP despite diagnoses she listed (ADHD, PTSD and mood dysregulation). Brown asked the board to review the decision and requested contact information for staff who could follow up; the board directed Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ortiz to connect with her after the meeting.

Both comments were recorded under the district’s public‑comment rules (three minutes per speaker). Board staff noted follow‑up would be coordinated with appropriate district departments.