A former student has filed a $1 million tort claim against the Boise School District, saying school officials failed to protect her from bullying, sexual abuse and physical abuse.

And in the claim, Ashley Green says her elementary school principal hit her after she reported bullying incidents or fled the school grounds in fear.

The Sept. 8 claim says Green was subject to “a long history of bullying and abuse” in elementary school, junior high school and high school.

Green says she was bullied repeatedly at Trail Winds Elementary School, beginning in fifth grade, and “became suicidal due to bullying and neglect.” Green said she pleaded with Principal Beverly Boyd for help, but Boyd disregarded the bullying, hitting Green on more than one occasion.

Green frequently ran away from the school to avoid the bullying, but a school staffer or adult would usually bring her back to the building and send her to Boyd’s office. “Boyd would yell at Ms. Green for running off campus and would hit her occasionally.”

At Les Bois Junior High School, Green said she was sexually abused by a classmate. At one point, the classmate placed the blade of a pocket knife against Green’s lower spine, “applying enough pressure to pierce the skin.”

The school issued a no-contact order but did not report the incidents to law enforcement. “Nothing was done to protect (Green) or prevent further harm from happening.”

At Timberline High School, Green said she was the victim of an escalating pattern of bullying that began with “rude comments” and spitballs and other objects thrown at her. At one point, a classmate commented “on how he wished to sexually assault Ms. Green and that she should be raped then killed.” School officials repeatedly told Green they were handling the situation.

“Throughout her time at Timberline, Ms. Green reported each incident of abuse and bullying at the end of the day or week, typically through email,” the claim said. “Most times, Ms. Green did not receive a response. … Nothing was ever handled.”

According to the claim, Green reported her concerns to Lauretta Boulton, who was then a teacher at Timberline. At one point, Boulton was concerned about the trauma Green had experienced, and “escalated the urgency of the situation and decided to report it to the school administration, once again.” Boulton — who was suspended by Timberline in 2023 and reached a $400,000 settlement with the district in 2024 — filed two tort claims of her own against the Boise district in May.

In a statement on Green’s claim, the Boise district pointed out that her assertions have not been heard or proven in court.

“While we recognize the seriousness of the allegations, it is important to emphasize that at this stage they remain allegations,” the district said. “As with any legal matter, it is vital to allow a full and fair review of the facts.”

The district also said it has “long-standing policies, training and practices to prevent harassment (and) to encourage and support reporting.”

A tort claim is not a civil suit, but represents a first step toward a lawsuit. If the district does not respond to the claim, Green can sue.