Public Comment to the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Education

From: Yang Xiong, Parent of Kaleb Xiong
Date: October 21, 2025
Subject: Concern Regarding Disruption of IEP-Mandated Continuous One-on-One Support

Good evening, members of the Board & Superintent,

My name is Yang Xiong, and I’m the father of Kaleb, my totally blind 5-year-old son who is also autistic and has global developmental delay and a language disorder.

Last week, we were told—without discussion—that changes were being made to how my son would be supported. Then, without warning, his one-on-one paraeducator, who provides his IEP-mandated continuous support, stopped showing up. It has now been three school days without this essential service.

For a child like my son, that continuous one-on-one support is what keeps him safe and allows him to learn with confidence. When his para was suddenly kept from working with him, he ended up crying—confused and upset. We’ve had to continually press for answers before finally being told that his para has been reassigned and will be replaced.

We’re simply asking how a critical, IEP-mandated one-on-one continuous support could be removed without notice, explanation, or a plan in place.

Please ensure that when staffing changes affect a child’s IEP services, parents and the IEP team are included before decisions are made.

Thank you for your time and your care for students like my son.