Incident Report Notes: Mr. Randall's Interaction with Student

Overview of Incident Involving Student Interaction

  • Context: A conversation between an administrator and a staff member, Mr. Randall, concerning a student interaction in the parking lot.

Key Details

  • Date of Incident: The incident occurred recently, indicated to have been observed the day before the conversation.

  • Location of the Interview: The discussion takes place away from the school office, likely in a separate setting.

Participants Involved

  • Mr. Randall: Staff member who observed the incident.

  • Mr. Trigo: Other adult involved, known to drive the vehicle in question.

  • Student: Female student, details about her identity partially disclosed.

    • Physical Description: Short stature, fair skin, possibly colored hair.

    • Name: Starts with 'A', specifics not recalled.

    • Age: 17 years old.

    • Behavioral Notes: Frequently leaves early from campus.

  • Ms. Ochoa: Office staff, noted during the process of escorting the student back.

  • Ms. Corrales: Teacher who also provided context about the student's regular early departures.

  • Kiara Williams: Additional staff member tied to the student who was assigned under a program.

Sequence of Events

  • Initial Observation: Mr. Randall was grading essays in the CTE (Career and Technical Education) office during seventh period.

    • Noted Mr. Trigo leaving the building during this period.

    • Timing: Approximately 10-15 minutes before the end of the period.

  • Student Departure Leading to Concern: A student followed Mr. Trigo's exit shortly after.

    • Actions Taken: Mr. Randall followed the student to ensure proper protocol was followed for leaving campus.

  • Interaction:

    • Projected his voice to advise the student about checking out from the front office before leaving.

    • The student appeared to be waiting for a ride and seemed to agree with Mr. Randall's direction but got into the truck regardless.

    • Upon realizing the driver was Mr. Trigo, Mr. Randall voiced the need for the student to check out.

  • Return to Campus: After initial reluctance, the student exited the truck and accompanied Mr. Randall back to the office:

    • They walked to the front office together.

    • Incident Reported: The student was later redirected back to class.

Student's Statements During Interaction

  • The student expressed she was 17.

  • Mentioned concerns about being late to work.

  • Admitted to leaving campus frequently, noting Ms. Corrales allows her to leave 5 minutes early regularly.

Concerns and Impressions

  • Mr. Randall's primary concern was the student leaving early without following standard protocol and the permissiveness of adult involvement (i.e., Mr. Trigo).

  • Ethics Involved: Questions raised regarding the adequacy of adult supervision and adherence to school policies.

    • Adult Responsibility: Noted the potential implications of adults enabling students to leave without proper check-out procedures.

Additional Context Provided

  • Conversations held with:

    • Ms. Corrales: Confirmed knowledge of the student's frequent early departures and transportation arrangements with Mr. Trigo.

    • Kiara Williams: Acknowledged she would talk with the student, unaware of the student’s early departures.

  • Support Systems: Mention of the student being previously without parental supervision now living with her mother, implying potential vulnerabilities or need for support.

Closing Statement

  • Mr. Randall expressed the importance of investigating the matter thoroughly rather than assuming nothing is wrong.

  • Ensured confidentiality concerning the matter, highlighting the need for restricted communication about the incident to relevant personnel, including law enforcement if necessary.

  • Completion of an incident report pledged, with appreciation voiced for Mr. Randall's transparency and cooperation.