“The review will be held in the conference room next to the principal’s desk,” Brenda went on.

“You’ll have thirty minutes to respond to the written allegations submitted about home safety and child nutrition.”

“Will my mother or sister be in the room during the meeting?” I asked.

“No,” Brenda said.

“The complainant isn’t required to attend the initial administrative review.”

“Who’s going to be sitting at the table?” I asked.

“Myself, Principal Vance, and Mr.

Miller from the district’s safety compliance office,” she said.