OUSD Ombudsperson Gabriel Valenzuela noted that the posters focused solely on the deaths of Palestinians and did not provide information from Israel or its supporters, violating school policy demanding impartiality when addressing controversial issues.
Valenzuela emphasized that the presence of these posters created a hostile environment, labeling Jewish and Israeli students as complicit in the harm associated with Israel, which left them feeling unsafe and isolated in their classroom.
One witness described a visceral reaction to the posters, choosing to avoid the hallway where they were displayed, illustrating the intense emotional impact and discomfort these materials incited within the school environment.
Despite Reddy's acknowledgment in a written statement of taking a strong stance against Israel's actions, Valenzuela highlighted that the intent did not mitigate the harmful effects of the posters on Jewish students.
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