A schoolgirl who allegedly baked cookies with her grandmother's ashes brought them to school and shared them with her friends. Photo / Getty
That student's mother says she met with Da Vinci Charter Academy Principal Tyler Millsap and demanded a copy of the statement her son was asked to sign.
"The district seems to be a little bit more concerned about protecting themselves than protecting their students," his father said.
It is still unclear whether the cookies did actually contain the girl's grandmother's ashes, with NBC reporting that tests on them are still pending.
Police say they are not aware of anyone who has been physically harmed by the cookies at this stage.
The school has since released a statement to parents saying: "While we cannot comment on confidential student matters, I can tell you that the physical and social-emotional safety of our students is our first priority.
"We take all allegations of wrongdoing seriously and we conduct thorough investigations and involve the police when appropriate. When wrongdoing is found to have occurred, disciplinary measures are applied and at the same time measures are taken to repair the harm within the community.
"This case has been particularly challenging and we have responded appropriately and in the most respectful and dignified way possible."