Accusations of bullying in Fairfield schools has parents demanding change
Last December a 7th grade student killed herself after being bullied, her parents say
Another case of bullying at Fairfield City Schools has parents demanding change.
It was standing-room only at the Board of Education meeting Thursday night. More than 150 people want answers and more transparency from the board.
A majority of the people at the meeting said they are frustrated at how the district is handling bullying accusations within the Fairfield schools.
Fairfield parents, students and community members said they want school officials to admit there is a bullying problem and then fix it.
Last December, seventh grade student Emilie Olsen killed herself. Her family said she was bullied at Fairfield Middle School.
Parents said 10 days ago, their daughter was intentionally tripped playing hockey at the middle school, which caused her to suffer a concussion.
For more than two hours, concerned adults spoke out against bullying.
"We've been here before though. You ask me if I think this is going to change anything, I don't know. I hope so, but we've been here before, and we're here again,” a concerned parent said.
"As we all know, FSD has been in denial regarding the accountability and responsibility of its role in the death of Emilie Olsen,” Shau Zavon, with the Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce, said.
“What is going on with our middle school and intermediate building?” Tamara Murphy, a concerned parent, said.
"Common sense tells you there is bullying. The rules do not,” Jeff Black said, whose son was bullied at Fairfield.
The parents of the girl who was bullied 10 days ago said the bully has yet to be disciplined.