Adam Ellithorpe

A 14-year-old Tennessee student, Xelani Lugo, who survived a fatal bus crash that killed two classmates, is calling for the replacement of her school board, accusing leaders of ignoring her and other survivors. The crash occurred during a field trip in Carroll County, and the school system cited a driver's 'unforeseeable medical emergency' as the cause. Parents have expressed outrage over the district's response to multiple incidents, including the recent crash and a teacher's alleged misconduct.

Adam Ellithorpe, father of a student allegedly shown nude photos by teacher Matthew Vedder in Clarksville, announced a campaign for the Clarksville Montgomery County School Board. Vedder was arrested on four counts of supplying obscene material to a minor and bonded out of jail, prompting calls to remove his wife, Jean Luna Vedder, as director of schools due to safety concerns.

A former Montgomery County teacher was arrested for showing nude photos to a student. The teacher, Matthew Vedder, was placed on an alternative work site and later resigned after the incident was reported in March. The case will be prosecuted in Sumner County after the Montgomery County District Attorney recused their team.

A Middle Tennessee student accused a former teacher of showing her a nude photo, alleging the school district tried to silence her. The teacher resigned, but the student and her family claim others may have been targeted. Separately, the mother of a student killed in a school bus crash criticized the school board for apathy in handling safety issues.