A Call for Transparency, Accountability, and Student Safety in Ozark City Schools

To those who have stayed silent for years:          We understand why.

Many families have shared that they felt intimidated, ignored, discouraged, or simply exhausted from trying to be heard. Some were told to move on. Some felt they had nowhere to turn. Others feared what might happen if they spoke up.

But silence does not heal wounds, and unanswered questions do not disappear.

If your child was affected by something that occurred within the Ozark City School System or Dale County School System, now is the time to come forward. Your story matters. Your child's experience matters.

Every voice that speaks up helps paint a clearer picture. Every family that comes forward helps ensure that no child feels forgotten and no parent feels alone.

We are seeking 500 signatures to ensure these concerns are heard. This is our opportunity as a community to stand together and demand transparency, accountability, and a commitment to protecting every child.

The goal is not division. The goal is truth.

The goal is not retaliation. The goal is answers.

And the goal is to ensure that every child who has suffered in silence knows that their voice matters and that this community is willing to listen.That addition gives families a direct invitation to come forward while keeping the petition focused on children, transparency, and accountability.