BURTON FAMILY CLAIMS CHILDREN BULLIED OVER SCHOOL VOTE

  

A Burton family is claiming their children were bullied after they told classmates they voted for Joe Biden in an elementary school mock election.

Ryan Moore tells KBTX TV, after he voted for Biden he was attacked during lunch.  Mikayla Moore says she was verbally bullied by classmates over her vote.  Kamarrie Moore says she was struck from behind following a P.E. class.

Lakendra Dixon says she’s pulled her children from school as she wants the district to address the issue.  Dixon says she’s seeking more unity in, what she calls ‘difficult days’.

She says she’d like to see someone talk to the classes and not let the vote come between them.

Burton ISD Superintendent Dr. Edna Kennedy issued a statement saying they prioritize student safety on all campuses and said students were allowed to voluntarily and confidentially record their presidential vote

The family says they want to have a meeting with Burton ISD officials to address the issues.

Kennedy’s complete statement:
Burton ISD prioritizes student safety on all campuses while engaging students to become lifelong learners and active participants in civic events. Students were provided the opportunity to voluntarily and confidentially record their vote for President, a learning exercise with benefits that will extend beyond the classroom. Burton ISD considered the mock election to be a great way to teach young students about civic engagement. The staff at Burton ISD continuously work to ensure the proper learning environment for all students, and Burton ISD partners with all parents to teach students the appropriate manner in which to conduct themselves. Burton ISD cannot comment on any specific student or even whether an allegation of misconduct has been made.