"Court filings in the family's lawsuit paint a grim picture of conditions at the campus and how it prepared for crosstown rival sporting events known to attract large crowds. The school was in violation of state laws requiring a comprehensive safety plan and certification of security guards, according to the lawsuit. There also were not enough guards assigned to the campus."
"School officials say they have made campuses safer in the years since Parker was killed. "The district has taken meaningful steps to strengthen safety measures, refine oversight, work closely with community partners to support secure campuses, and intentionally build a culture of care where every student feels safe, supported, and connected," said Jag Lathan, AUSD's board president, in a statement."
Antioch Unified School District agreed to pay $1.25 million to the family of 16-year-old Jonathon Parker, who was killed in a campus parking lot shooting after a Deer Valley High basketball game. Court filings allege the campus lacked a comprehensive safety plan, had uncertified and insufficient security guards, and failed to prepare adequately for large rival sporting events. Depositions included testimony that officials feared repercussions and attempted to cover shortcomings, and a former trustee gave the school a 'D' in safety. School officials say they have since strengthened safety measures, enhanced oversight, and partnered with community organizations to secure campuses.
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