Parents are demanding accountability after a child suffered a concussion in a fight at Cesar Chavez High School

HOUSTON – The parents of a Cesar Chavez High School student are demanding accountability from both the school and the Houston Independent School District after their son suffered a concussion and faced cyberbullying following a fight with three students in a school bathroom.

The incident occurred during the first week of school and involved an argument that was allegedly over money. A recording of the violent incident was widely shared among the student body, adding to the suffering of the victim and his family.

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Janet Gallo, the student's mother, shared her despair with FOX 26: “Heartbroken because no parent would ever want their child to be treated like this, especially if they don't deserve it. He knows the kind of child you don't deserve.

The parents told FOX 26 that their son was taken to the bathroom for an alleged conversation and was assaulted.

“They lured him into the toilet and told him they just wanted to have a chat. It was during school time. He went in there thinking they were just talking to him. They blocked the exit so he couldn't get out. “He had no choice but to defend himself,” Gallo said.

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Carlos Aguirre, the father of the student who was attacked, expressed frustration at the school administration's lack of response: “They weren't much help. When we spoke to the principal, it seemed like she wasn't interested. It was like that if she didn't care what happened.

In light of the incident, the parents have filed a police report with HISD police and the Houston Police Department.

FOX 26 reached out to HISD for a response to the video circulating online and to see if the district is investigating. The district submitted the following statement:

“Administrators are aware that an altercation involving multiple students occurred at Cesar Chavez High School. We do not tolerate this behavior and the incident will be handled in accordance with the District Code of Conduct. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of all of our students and staff.”

The family's son, who is now recovering from his concussion, was transferred to another school and, on medical advice, can only attend school half-time.

The change comes as Gallo expresses concern about school safety: “I feel like there isn't enough security. My main thing is I don't want a child to be killed in school. My son could have almost been killed. If he had done it.” “I wouldn't have gotten up from the toilet by myself, what would have happened?”