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Parent alleges inappropriate searches and says unwritten camera ban at Red Oak High should be clarified
Summary
A parent told trustees assistant principals have treated students in a demeaning and invasive way, described a physical search of a student and said an apparent ban on cameras in the high school was not communicated in handbooks; she urged respect and transparency.
Laura Cheek, who identified herself as the parent of a Red Oak High School student, told trustees that some students feel intimidated and humiliated by staff interactions. She described an incident in which an assistant principal "grabbed his arm and forced his hand to cover his belt," and said another student was harassed after a metal detector event.
Cheek also raised concerns about a new rule at the high school prohibiting cameras of any kind, saying the policy was not included in the student handbook or the code of conduct and was not communicated to parents. "These are serious violations of personal boundaries and student safety," she said, and asked the board to ensure rules are transparent and staff treat students with dignity.
The board thanked Cheek for raising the concerns; administration did not make a public response in the recorded portion of the meeting but later noted policy and process reviews in other agenda items.
