A local parent in the Clark County School District (CCSD) is raising concerns over the disciplinary actions taken against their son following an incident in a high school physical education (PE) class.
According to the parent, the student, who has a history of strong academic performance and no prior disciplinary record, was suspended for two days after a disagreement with another student during a one-on-one basketball game.
The incident occurred during a casual match between the students. After some back-and-forth over possession of the basketball, the parent said their son tossed the ball back, accidentally striking the other student in the nose, causing it to bleed.
The school has reportedly classified the event as “battery” and has indicated that expulsion could be a possible outcome, while also recommending counseling for the student.
The parents, seeking perspective from the local community, shared the incident anonymously on a moderated Facebook group focused on CCSD.
“My son insists he did not punch or physically assault anyone,” “There are no cameras, and the only accounts are from kids in the class. I’m trying to figure out what to expect and how to best advocate for him.”
Anonymous Parents
Community response to the post has been largely supportive of the student, with several parents describing the school’s response as disproportionate. One commenter, Kelli Varrato-Bennett, wrote,
“This is definitely overreach and extreme. Don’t hesitate to appeal it… Seems pretty common sense that his 2-day suspension and citation is quite enough for the infraction. Telling him he needs counseling is also very unusual.”
Kelli Varrato-Bennett
Another parent, Rob Hanief, agreed, describing the suspension as “definitely an overreach, especially if your son doesn’t have a history of this kind of thing.”
Additional commenters raised procedural questions, including whether any cameras were present during the incident, and whether the discipline aligns with the district’s Code of Conduct.
Martha Messina advises reviewing the Code of Conduct before appealing, noting,
“Discipline should be according to the Code of Conduct… talk to admin and ask how the consequence fits into the Code of Conduct.”
Martha Messina
Some commenters suggested practical steps for the family. Brizie Cervantes recommended consulting a student advocate, saying,
“We hired one for our son. And she was amazing. You do what you have to do. Feel free to PM me; I can send you her information.”
Brizie Cervantes
Jerry Cavazos noted that if both students were involved in a heated exchange, the school could view the acts as intentional, even if accidental, stating,
“They will probably put them in behavior probation and also maybe a social worker to keep up with students if needed.”
Jerry Cavazos
The post has sparked broader discussions in the community about the district’s approach to student discipline, particularly in situations involving accidents or minor conflicts.
