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Parents raise bullying, transparency and retaliation concerns during Van Alstyne ISD public comment
Summary
Three community members told the Van Alstyne ISD board they have concerns about how the district handles bullying and investigations, including allegations of retaliation and requests for greater transparency about outcomes and policy enforcement.
Three community members used the district’s public-comment period to press the Van Alstyne Independent School District Board of Trustees on how it responds to bullying and on the transparency of internal investigations.
Sheri Mayo said staff were not following policies and related a personal account involving her granddaughter, and asked whether children of top district donors receive preferential treatment under the student code of conduct. Danielle Lee said she has filed grievances against district leaders, including the superintendent, and asked why findings she described as "unsubstantiated" are being withheld; she raised Open Meetings Act concerns and alleged retaliation. Marchelle Bell expressed sympathy for families affected by bullying and thanked Partin Elementary staff for their support.
The board did not take action during the meeting to resolve the specific complaints aired during public comment. The district’s public-information log for the month shows nine requests; the board and administration did not offer a public update on any resulting investigatory findings during the session. The public-comment speakers asked for clearer communication about investigations and about whether parental notification or additional remedies would follow. The board did not announce any immediate follow-up actions in open session.
