Oakland Charter School deals with recent allegations of sexual misconduct and violence

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OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) – A special charter school meeting was held Thursday evening to discuss what is being done in light of the allegations of sexual misconduct at the Oakland School of the Arts, of the walkout that has follow-up and violence that erupted after this.

The Oakland School for the Arts is a charter college and high school in Oakland where recently twenty-two students in grades 6 to 12 anonymously reported experiencing some form of sexual violence at school.

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“I have concerns. I talk to my daughter about ‘good contact’ and ‘bad contact’ all the time so that she knows what is appropriate and what is not,” said Lecia Allen, who has a daughter at OSA.

Parents like Allen are concerned, which is why the school held a special meeting Thursday night to discuss the situation in the future.

Since the students came forward, there has been a walkout two weeks ago and then last week students said at least two brawls broke out between those who felt accused of wrongdoing. On Thursday evening, administrators discussed actions taken after that.

“There have been suspensions for harm, harassment and cyberbullying,” said director Mike Oz.

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According to the executive director, the charges have almost exclusively targeted straight black men.

It is not known what action has been taken against students or employees involved in possible sexual misconduct, but the students say they want help for the victims and measures put in place to provide a safer environment.

“I just want to make sure that the people who have been affected are okay and that this will never happen again,” says Emiko Tobias, a 13-year-old student at the school.

“I saw a lot of my friends cry during the walkout,” said Marcus Van Hook, another student at the school.

Administrators say they are striving to do better and are reviewing policies regarding campus safety and security.

“We are a school and we need to come together now to analyze and consider what needs to be fixed, where we can do better and how we can move the school forward,” said Lisa Sherman-Colt, executive director of Oakland. School of Arts.

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