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Resident tells Bartlett ISD trustees students 'do not feel safe' amid allegation of inappropriate staff–student relationship
Summary
During public comment, resident Victoria Vanek alleged an employee was in an inappropriate relationship with a student and urged administrators to acknowledge parents' concerns and keep students safe; the board said it is listening.
At the Feb. 17 Bartlett ISD Board of Trustees meeting, resident Victoria Vanek urged trustees to address what she described as "a definite problem with trust and safety" after alleging an employee had an inappropriate relationship with a student. Vanek said parents and students "do not feel safe at school," and asked administrators to stop "covering up issues" and to acknowledge parents' concerns when they see them.
Lora Capetillo, another resident who spoke during the public‑comment period, thanked the board and superintendent for listening and raised concerns about district hiring practices and staff behavior. Capetillo asked how many applicants were qualified for open positions and suggested staff keep personal phones locked to limit gossip and misunderstandings.
President Jessica Belcher acknowledged the comments, saying the board is listening to parents' concerns. The board did not announce any immediate investigatory actions or formal personnel votes in the public portion of the transcript; the agenda later shows the board entered executive session to discuss personnel and three contract renewals.
