A parent of K–2 students at Capstone told the Banning Unified School District Board of Trustees on Feb. 1 that school staff delayed notifying the family after the child suffered a head injury and that the child's individualized education program (IEP) lacks a nurse plan for epilepsy.

The parent said she received a call about 4:00 p.m. that her daughter had been hit in the back of the head and arrived home about 4:15–4:20 p.m. The parent said she found a handprint and bruises on the child's face and that school reports conflicted: "I've received 2 reports. 1 instant report from a teacher and 1 from a nurse. Both states. 2 opposite things that happened. Nobody seen bruises on my daughter's face." The parent said the school principal, identified in the public comment as Dr. Anderson, was slow to notify the family and that she has not received an apology.

Why it matters: The parent said the child was diagnosed with epilepsy in November and that the family specifically requested immediate notification of head injuries in the IEP. The parent told trustees there is "no nurse plan" included in the IEP and said the child is on leave from school while the family decides next steps.

During the public comment period, the parent pressed the board for meetings and action to address what she described as repeated safety problems and insufficient discipline or supervision for other students involved. She said one student had a history of prior incidents and that classroom staff or a one-on-one aide could have intervened.

Clerk Anguiano reported out of closed session later in the meeting, saying, "Yes. So item 2.1, information was received and direction was given." The report did not specify the content of the direction or any follow-up steps in the public record.

Meeting actions: The board unanimously adopted the posted agenda earlier in the session. Trustee Novellas made the motion to adopt the agenda; Trustee Trautman seconded. The clerk announced, "The agenda is adopted with a five-zero vote." At the meeting's end the board voted to adjourn; Trustee Trautman moved to adjourn and Trustee Novellas seconded. The clerk recorded the motion as passing 5–0 and adjourned the meeting at 12:14 p.m.

What the board did not record in public minutes at the time of the report was detail about item 2.1 from closed session beyond the clerk's statement that direction was given. The parent requested an IEP meeting and immediate notification for head injuries; the transcript records the parent's statements but does not record any formal board motion addressing the parent's requests during open session.

The meeting included roll call, adoption of the agenda, the public comment above, a closed session (item 2.1), and adjournment. No ordinances, contracts, or other formal policy actions were recorded in open session on the transcript provided.

Less critical details: The parent said her child received therapy prior to public school placement and described ongoing concern for student safety and lack of communication from school leadership. The parent declined to request an IEP meeting during the public comment, saying "Not at this time. It's too late."