The family of Isabella “Izzy” Tichenor who died by suicide has accused an Utah school district of not doing enough to protect their daughter who they said was bullied for being Black and autistic.
Tyler Ayres, an attorney representing Izzy’s family, said Izzy was bullied by a small group of other students who called her the N-word, told her she was smelly and made fun of her for being autistic. Ayres said the family reported the bullying to teachers, as well as school and district administrators, but nothing was done to stop the harassment.
“We don’t take umbrage with the children,” Ayres said in a phone interview. “We take umbrage with the adults who chose not to do anything about it. The adults who were in charge there should have taken these kids aside.” Ayres said the family is “completely distraught” and also concerned for Izzy’s younger siblings who attend the same school and have experienced similar bullying from students.Shauna Lund, a spokeswoman for Davis School District, said Foxboro Elementary School in North Salt Lake “worked extensively with the family” and that the administration responded appropriately to the reports of bullying. Lund declined to share any further details to uphold the family’s privacy.
“We, like everyone, are devastated by the death of this child,” Lund said in a statement. “Our hearts go out to the family. Foxboro Elementary has worked extensively with the family and will continue to provide help to them and others impacted by this tragedy.”Izzy’s death comes about two weeks after a federal civil rights investigation found widespread
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