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Employee Claims Against Adelanto Elementary School District

Three dedicated employees of the Adelanto Elementary School District have taken legal action against the district, asserting serious allegations of retaliation and inadequate protection after they collectively secured a restraining order against a Board member. Ireri Peralta, Xenia Lovett, and Sandra Alamillo, who have each dedicated decades of service to the district in their roles as executive assistants, filed government tort claims citing a long history of harassment and mistreatment.

Retaliation Allegations

The claims fill a troubling narrative of alleged harassment spanning nearly five years. This harassment reportedly originated from Board member Michael Krause, who previously served as the Superintendent before transitioning to his board role. The employees initially reported their grievances to the district's Human Resources department in April 2024, which led them to seek judicial protection.

In March 2025, a restraining order was issued by the San Bernardino Superior Court, highlighting the need for workplace violence protections due to Krause's actions. Despite this legal mandate to keep a distance, the claims indicate that the district has fallen short in enforcing these protection measures. For instance, during a July 2025 conference, Alamillo alleges Krause sat at lunch behind her, directly violating the restraining order, leading to further disturbances.

A Pattern of Inadequate Response

Not only did Krause reportedly disregard the restraining order, but the district's response was also inadequate. The claims reveal alarming incidents where, instead of addressing the violations, law enforcement questioned Alamillo rather than Krause when she reported the infringement of the restraining order. Moreover, it is alleged that Krause utilized his campaign for board re-election in 2024 to further intimidate the women by placing campaign signs in their neighborhoods, even outside the area he represented.

In addition to these violations, the claimants reported instances of retaliation, including exclusion from important board meetings, inconsistent security protocols, and reductions in job responsibilities and pay. The claims assert that after voicing their concerns and pursuing the restraining order, the women became targets, facing a systematic undermining of their positions and wellbeing in the workplace.

The Legal Framework and Next Steps

The legal claims filed invoke several statutes, including Title IX for gender discrimination, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and Labor Code Section 1102.5, as well as negligence under the Government Claims Act. The plaintiffs seek damages exceeding $35,000, emphasizing the profound impact of the district's failures on their professional and personal lives.

Joe Richardson, the attorney representing the plaintiffs, stated, "A court ordered Krause to stay away from these women. This claim alleges that their success in obtaining a restraining order made them targets, and alarming as it is, resources have seemingly been prioritized to protect Krause instead of the employees who sought help. The district has consistently let these women down."

The formal claims were submitted on July 30, 2026, under the Government Code's provisions. At this stage, the allegations remain unverified, and the district has yet to respond. McCune Law Group, which has built its reputation over 35 years advocating for consumers and employees in cases like these, represents the affected employees in their pursuit of justice against the Adelanto Elementary School District.