Lawyers Question Safety at Perry Township School
INDIANAPOLIS — A girl cut a 12-year-old boy’s wrist with a razor blade at a Perry Township school, and attorneys say the incident reflects broader safety concerns across the district.
Lawyers for the injured Southport Sixth Grade Academy student say Perry Township Schools have allowed a dangerous learning environment to develop. They claim the girl brought the razor blade to school to cut a friend’s hair but instead slashed the boy’s arm.
“He’s still very anxious to even go back to school,” attorney Tammy Meyer told WISH-TV. “It’s not just a one-time injury that heals.”
Meyer and attorney Catherine Michael also represent another family suing the district. In that case, their child was punched from behind, fell down a flight of stairs and suffered serious injuries. The attorneys say both cases point to ongoing safety problems within the schools.
District leaders dispute those claims, saying they do not reflect the reality of the southside schools or community.
“We ask that our community, parents, and students continue to work with us as we have important conversations about safety, treating everyone with respect, reporting important information, and how to resolve disputes or conflict in an appropriate manner,” a Perry Township Schools spokesperson said in a statement.
The girl accused of using the razor blade is facing charges in Marion County Juvenile Court. The injured boy’s family has not yet filed a lawsuit, but their attorneys say that could change depending on the outcome of their investigation.
