Seventh‑grade student tells board she and others faced racial slurs; board pledges follow‑up

Vignana Molina, a seventh‑grade student, told the board she and other students have faced repeated racial comments at school, including being told she should be 'deported' and that family members are 'illegal.' "This has impacted me severely," Molina said, asking the board for fairer handling and tangible change.

Molina said prior reports to school leaders "didn't result in anything" and asked the board to take measures that make school safer and fairer for affected students. The board chair responded: "I'm very sorry to hear that you experienced that," and said the administration would be contacted to follow up, naming staff who would be asked to follow through.

Board members thanked Molina for speaking and expressed sympathy; they did not take an immediate formal action at the meeting but indicated staff would be asked to investigate and respond to the concerns raised.