First-Grader Accused Of Sexual Harassment

POSTED: 7:40 am PST January 13, 2010

UPDATED: 7:50 am PST January 13, 2010

Superintendent Jeff Rose said the district is keeping a close eye on students at the Ninety-One School on South Whiskey Hill Road.

Several parents allege that a boy in first grade at the school harassed and abused their children and that some of the harassment was sexual in nature. The parents said the actions of the boy involved bullying and that the school has known about the problems since the start of the school year.

Rose said the district has been involved since last week.

"Certain things are handled at the school level and certain things are handled at the district level," Rose said. "What I am aware of, most acutely aware of, my involvement goes back to last Tuesday."

The district has met with the families and child involved. The student is under more direct supervision by certified staff, according to the district.

Parents said the boy is still in school but the school district would not confirm that.

Rose sent out an e-mail to parents to inform them of the sensitive situation.

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