EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — Wendy Calderon discovered her 3-year-old daughter, Faith, in distress at Herrera Elementary School in August. Calderon said she found Faith alone in a dark classroom bathroom, unable to open the door, with feces on her hands and face.
Calderon reported the incident to El Paso ISD, Child Protective Services, and the Texas Education Agency, seeking disciplinary action against the teacher involved and a review of the school’s camera footage.
Calderon was able to review the footage on Dec. 5, which she said showed the teaching assistant leaving with Faith’s classmates, followed by the teacher leaving without Faith.
The district informed Calderon that the situation was resolved administratively, but did not specify the actions taken.
Calderon said her daughter remains affected by the incident, stating, “But to date, she doesn’t like using the bathroom door, the bathroom with the door closed. If anybody tries to leave her, she starts crying right away.”
EPISD said in a statement, “El Paso ISD is aware of the concerns raised regarding an incident earlier this school year at Herrera Elementary. While we cannot discuss individual student matters, we can share that the situation was reviewed promptly and thoroughly by campus staff and district administrators. After review, appropriate administrative actions were taken in accordance with district procedures. Student safety and well-being remain our highest priorities, and we will continue to partner with families and relevant agencies to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all students.”
EPISD did not respond to questions about what administrative actions were taken.
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