Would your school tell you if there were four allegations of sexual assault against one student in a single day, and your child rode the bus home with that student? They can. But they don’t.

Parents would likely have never known about these allegations if others had not spoken out at school board meetings. Many were shocked not only by the lack of direct communication from the school, but also by the vague and insufficient updates that gave families no real opportunity to check on their children’s safety. School board meetings are recorded and easily accessible on YouTube (June 9, June 23, July 21, & August 25).

We are calling on Haslett Public Schools to hold a public Student Safety Forum, where parents and community members can ask questions, raise concerns, and hear directly from leadership about how the district is protecting students. This forum will be attended by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and at least one member of the Haslett Board of Education to ensure accountability, transparency, and open communication.

It is nearly impossible to create meaningful change through one-on-one meetings with the administration. For this reason, we are requesting that the Student Safety Forum be held once a month during the school year. The community must come together, united, to express concerns as a group.

If the district has taken all the correct steps, then attending a public forum should save time and demonstrate the district’s commitment to working with families. This forum will also provide clarity for parents who may not fully understand the legal processes at play but still deserve to know how their children are being kept safe.

If the school district is confident in its safety measures, there should be no hesitation in implementing this monthly interaction. Sign this petition to support the creation of a Monthly Student Safety Forum—because the safety of our children is too important to leave to vague reassurances