In a recent school board meeting, a parent voiced serious concerns regarding the handling of an incident involving her son, a special needs student, who was allegedly assaulted by a teacher. The parent, Ms. Von Rivera, expressed frustration over the lack of communication and documentation from the Medina Valley Independent School District (MVISD) following the incident that occurred on April 24, 2024.

Ms. Rivera stated that despite filing an open records request on May 29, 2024, she received minimal information, including her son's conduct referrals and the teacher's resignation letter, but nothing related to the assault itself. She emphasized that the school district failed to provide an incident report or notify authorities, claiming that she and her husband had to contact the police themselves.

During her presentation, Ms. Rivera highlighted discrepancies in the timeline of the district's responses, particularly regarding the clarification of her records request, which she argued was submitted late. She criticized the district for not adequately addressing her concerns and for not providing necessary documentation that could shed light on the incident.

In response, district representative Joe Benavides acknowledged the grievance and outlined the district's position regarding the request for documents. He indicated that the grievance was filed due to the inability to obtain the requested information and assured the board that the district was committed to addressing the issue.

The meeting underscored the ongoing tension between parents seeking transparency and accountability from school officials and the district's obligation to protect sensitive information. As the situation develops, the Rivera family continues to seek clarity on the events surrounding their son's experience, emphasizing the need for proper oversight and communication within the school system.