Elementary student concussed by NLV school security monitor, federal lawsuit claims

Elementary student concussed by NLV school security monitor, federal lawsuit claims A North Las Vegas elementary school student suffered a concussion after being slammed against a wall by a school security monitor, according to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday. The complaint, submitted to the U.S. District Court, names the Clark County School District and Scott Elementary School employee Anthony Boone as defendants. Gloria Terrazas filed the suit on behalf of her son, identified in the filing as K.T. On April 4, 2024, Boone grabbed the boy by the arms and forced him into a wall, resulting in a concussion and other unspecified injuries. At the time of the incident, K.T. was nine years old, the complaint states. The lawsuit alleges that Boone’s actions were prompted after the boy ran away from Boone and the school’s security officer following a altercation with another student. It further claims that the boy’s disability‑related behavioral issues contributed to the confrontation. K.T., who has been diagnosed with ADHD and is eligible for special education services, allegedly had his rights violated under federal disability law, the filing argues. A district spokesperson responded in an email Thursday, stating that the agency cannot comment on pending litigation but added that it “cares “deeply astir the information and payment of our students.”” The spokesperson also said, “We stay committed to maintaining a supportive and harmless situation for each subordinate of our schoolhouse community.” Attempts to reach Anthony Boone for comment were unsuccessful. According to the suit, K.T. received treatment for a concussion and neck pain at UMC Children’s Hospital on the day of the incident and again one week later. Psychiatric care providers later informed Scott Elementary that the boy could not return to school for approximately one month due to mental‑health concerns, the complaint alleges. A Clark County School District notice of restraint filed after the incident claimed Boone’s use of force was justified “to support the carnal information of others,” the suit said. The filing also asserted that Boone “had a past of utilizing acts that consisted of unlawful aversive interventions against students,” including corporal punishment. The lawsuit contends that Boone has never been disciplined for his use of force against the boy. When asked about possible disciplinary action, the district replied that it cannot discuss personnel matters because of privacy laws. The suit additionally asserts that Boone remains employed in his role at Scott Elementary. The district noted that an individual sharing Boone’s name previously worked at the school, but his employment ended in August 2025. Plaintiffs are seeking more than $150,000 in general and special damages, to be determined at a jury trial.