A Chaparral parent told the Gadsden Independent School District board on Monday that her son — who receives special‑education services — was struck by a teacher’s aide at Sunrise Elementary.

"The teacher's aide had... smacked my son in the head with a diaper," the parent, identified in the meeting as Marissa Molin Molinas, said. She said the incident was witnessed by a teacher and that she has not received responses to emails or calls since she reported the incident.

Board members and Superintendent Dempsey told the parent district staff would follow up. Dempsey said someone from the leadership team or the special‑education department would contact the family to address the allegation and to provide an update on any investigatory steps the district takes. ‘‘We can respond, but I'll make sure that someone reaches out to you,’’ he said.

The parent asked specifically for communication from the special‑education department and said she is concerned for other children who cannot speak for themselves. The district did not provide details about personnel actions during the public meeting.

Next steps: district staff committed to contact the family following the meeting and to escalate the report to the appropriate department for follow up, including special‑education leadership.