- Jacob Poynor claims that on February 8, a kindergarten girl inappropriately touched his six-year-old daughter while teachers were present
- After a months-long investigation at Cajon Park Elementary School, Poynor took matters into his own hands and posted a sign on the side of his truck.
- ‘Take ownership of your actions. Do you agree with sexual assault? Send your children to this school,” says the sign parked outside the school.
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A San Diego father put a sign on his truck to shame his daughter’s school after claiming the six-year-old was assaulted by another kindergartener.
Jacob Poynor claims that on February 8, a student covered his daughter’s lap with a coat and began touching her inappropriately between her legs while teachers and other students were present.
After a months-long investigation at Cajon Park Elementary School, Poynor took matters into her own hands and posted a sign that read “Take charge of your actions.” Do you agree with sexual assault? Send your kids to this school’ on the side of his truck parked outside the school.
“I don’t know if this was the right thing to do, but at the same time, I don’t know what other options we have,” Poynor told NBC News.
“It is much more than frustrating. I’m furious. Surprisingly, I have remained calm.
Jacob Poynor claims that on February 8, a kindergarten girl inappropriately touched his six-year-old daughter while teachers were present.
‘Take ownership of your actions. Do you agree with sexual assault? “Send your kids to this school,” says the sign on the side of Poynor’s truck.
After the alleged incident, “the children’s teacher and co-teacher took my daughter to another room and questioned her without my wife or my approval, and they hadn’t even notified us at the time,” Poynor said.
The school cannot share more information about the incident they are investigating because it was reportedly between two students, a spokesperson said.
“Everyone has the right to free speech,” Santee School District spokeswoman Cori Harris said of Poynor’s protest sign.
‘We have seen a lot of support from Cajon Park parents. The families at that school trust the administration and the process.’
“The administration followed the proper protocols,” he explained.
Adding: ‘The district’s investigation is complete. Both families have been notified of the resolution, but the district has not finished handling the situation.’
Poynor said he filed a complaint with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and Child Protective Services.
A spokesperson for the sheriff’s department told NBC that they are aware of the complaint but will not comment further due to the sensitive nature of the incident.
Cajon Park Poynor Elementary School investigated the incident and has since concluded its investigation.
The school cannot share more information about the incident they are investigating because it was reportedly between two students, a spokesperson said.
Poynor said he filed a complaint with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and Child Protective Services.
State legislation that went into effect in 2019 may reduce the chances of legal or criminal recourse.
The law effectively stopped the prosecution of children under 12 with the few exceptions that include the most serious crimes.
Instead, families and school districts are responsible for administering any necessary age-appropriate consequences.
Poynor says her daughter used to be a carefree child, but the incident has had a profound effect on her little girl.
‘It’s different now. She’s much more reserved and quiet, not entirely, but she’s certainly not my beloved daughter,” Poynor said.
The girl was removed from school Thursday and Poynor said he does not plan to let her return until he is sure she is safe.