The mother of a special needs student at Dos Pueblos High School is suing the Santa Barbara Unified School District, its board, and three para-educators over allegations that her son was sexually abused at school.
The civil complaint, filed by The Veen Firm in Santa Barbara Superior Court on May 13, alleges that three special education employees — two of whom are still employed at Dos Pueblos — abused the student while he was in their care, including in restrooms and other secluded areas of the campus.
The plaintiff in this case, a 14-year-old student, is especially vulnerable to physical and sexual abuse because of his communication limitations and developmental disabilities, the complaint states.