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Uncle demands meeting after student allegedly handcuffed at Big Garza Middle School
Summary
A resident said his sixth-grade nephew has been repeatedly bullied at Big Garza Middle School and alleged an assistant principal threatened and placed the child in handcuffs; the superintendent promised follow-up with counseling staff.
Edward Mejia used the meeting's public-comment period to demand action after a bullying incident he says left his nephew traumatized.
"My nephew... has been bullied since he's been in that school," Mejia told the board, describing repeated incidents and saying an assistant principal once "had the nerve to threaten my nephew and place him in handcuffs while your principal sat and did nothing." He said attempts to meet with district administration had been unsuccessful and asked that the superintendent arrange a meeting with counseling staff.
Superintendent Dr. Richard Rivera replied that he and district staff had met with the parents and that counseling and principal follow-up would occur, and the superintendent's staff were assigned to follow up on the complaint.
Why it matters: Allegations of student mistreatment and inadequate administrative response raise questions about student-safety procedures and campus discipline. The superintendent acknowledged the complaint and said the district would follow up with counseling staff and principals.
