(ABC 6 News) – Normally problems that happen inside Austin High School doors stay there and get dealt with by school leaders. But violent incidents and bullying have now made it to social media for everyone to see and parents and students have had enough.

“I’m concerned for kids’ safety,” said Austin parent Brent Kiker.

Kiker says his son has been the target multiple violent outbreaks on school property.

“They can’t even go to the bathroom without fear that something is going to happen to them,” said Kiker.

“Kiker says there are multiple social media pages posting fight videos and rumors about AHS students.

In statement to ABC 6 News Superintendent Joey Page said the following.

“Violence has no place in the Austin Public Schools. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students and staff. The school district does not have authority over personal social media accounts. These sites have their own policies and procedures for handling content and typically hold users responsible for the content that they post. To the extent the school district becomes aware of inappropriate content from videos taken at school, the district will report it directly to the platform in accordance with their reporting mechanisms. Violence or fights depicted on social media may violate the school district’s policies, and the district will investigate such situations and take appropriate action. Austin Public Schools has also developed a Report A Concern site where concerns, such as posts on social media, can be reported.”

But Kiker says the school’s response has been less than effective.

“I have talked with the principle, and he says he does email Instagram to get the posts taken down. But I went back and looked at some of these and they stem from October,” said Kiker. “So, if they are talking to them, they aren’t taking them down and the kids are making them just as fast as they can.”

Kiker says he has gotten APD involved before, but says he shouldn’t have to. Rather, the problem should be dealt with appropriately at school.

Kiker adds his daughter and some of her friends have already opted for online school due to concerns for their safety. He expects many more to follow if something more substantial isn’t done.