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MADISON (WKOW) -- Parents of students at a Madison middle school worry about safety after a child was beat up in one the school's bathroom.
The incident happened last week Thursday.
According to a letter sent home to parents Monday, a group of students followed a male student into the boy's bathroom where another student assaulted him.
The group blocked entrance to the bathroom.
Surveillance cameras show the beating along with a group of witnesses cheering on the violence.
Toki Principal Nicole Schaefer says the school sent the letter to alert parents that the proper actions were taken and assure them the school is safe.
Schaefer would not tell 27 News if any students were suspended or if the victim is back in school.
TOKI MIDDLE SCHOOL LETTER:
Dear Toki Family,
This letter is to share some facts regarding an incident last week and to emphasize the positive expectations we have for all students at Toki Middle School.
On Thursday, February 26, at 11:35 am, a group of students followed a male into the boys' bathroom where he was assaulted by another student. Our school video camera recorded a large group of students entering the boys' bathroom to witness this event and in the process encourage this act of violence and disruption. None of these students contacted staff members to get help for the victim. No adults could enter the bathroom to assist the victim because the entrance was blocked by the group of students. This created an unsafe environment and encouraged the offender to act aggressively.
Toki administrators applied the MMSD code of conduct fairly and consistently with all students involved. Police conducted an independent investigation.
It is important that all students make good decisions to protect the safety of their classmates. If any student knows of a conflict that may develop into a fight, we encourage him or her to report it to a staff member, security or principal right away. If any student is around a fight, he or she should get help from an adult immediately, and move far away from the conflict to create space for adults to help assist the students in distress. School staff have the training and authority to resolve conflicts. It is not safe or appropriate for students to enter a conflict for any reason.
We are working hard to educate students to make good choices in the best interests of their personal safety and the safety of their school community. We encourage you to discuss with your child the importance of involving adults to help resolve conflicts before they escalate. We are here to learn, and this is an excellent opportunity to practice responsible, appropriate care for ourselves and our community.
Sincerely,
Nicole Schaefer Sean Storch
Principal Assistant Principal
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