I am writing this petition to address a deeply personal and distressing experience that I have faced as a student. On several occasions, I have been explicitly warned by my IEP team at Eden Prairie that contacting Ms. Brent could result in severe consequences, including automatic suspension and police involvement. This threat echoes an earlier experience at Minnetonka High School on December 14th, 2023, where the principal similarly threatened police action against me. That encounter was so traumatic that my immediate reaction was to harm myself.

I am concerned that the disciplinary warnings caused significant emotional distress and raise questions about whether the school's response was proportionate, procedurally fair, and consistent with applicable student protections. I am bringing this issue to light to demand accountability from school administrations that misuse their power and employ intimidation tactics against students. Instead of fostering an environment of fear, schools should provide proper support and mental health resources, ensuring that issues are handled with care and sensitivity. I have the 14th Amendment right to due process. 

It significantly shows that the associate principal, Ms. Pringnitz, cares about school staff more than the students' emotional well-being when my concern about the automatic school suspension reminded me of the Minnetonka December 14th, 2023 incident was absurdly ignored and treated as a threat when it is context for them to understand. 

It's crucial that we implement transparent policies that protect student rights and promote positive communication between students and staff. Schools need to undergo regular reviews and training to ensure that their approach aligns with the best interests of their students.

I urge policymakers, educators, and community members to stand with me in calling for a commitment to safer and more supportive educational environments. Together, we can push for regulations that prioritize student welfare and ensure that any disciplinary actions are fair, just, and within the legal framework of our rights.

Please sign this petition to demand an end to unwarranted threats in schools and advocate for a more compassionate and law-abiding educational system.