Remove Dr. Estrella for jeopardizing student safety

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Yuble G and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Dr. Estrella's continued negligence regarding school closures in inclement weather has put the safety of our children at risk. This morning, a preventable accident between a school bus and a city bus occurred on Lexington Avenue in South Norwalk because she failed to delay school for snow cleanup. This incident is not an isolated case, but a part of a troubling pattern of poor judgment that has endangered our community time and time again.

Over the years, her decisions have forced students to brave hazardous conditions just to get to school. There have been numerous instances where children have risked serious injury from slipping on icy sidewalks and streets due to her refusal to act responsibly in the face of severe weather. The safety and well-being of our children should be the top priority, yet Dr. Estrella seems consistently unwilling to take necessary precautions that other administrators find standard.

We, the parents and students of South Norwalk, demand accountability and action. It is time to remove an administrator who continuously demonstrates a lack of concern for student safety and the wider community. By signing this petition, you're advocating for the safety of our children and urging the concerned authorities to take immediate steps in replacing Dr. Estrella with a more responsible and responsive leader.

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Recent signers:
Yuble G and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Dr. Estrella's continued negligence regarding school closures in inclement weather has put the safety of our children at risk. This morning, a preventable accident between a school bus and a city bus occurred on Lexington Avenue in South Norwalk because she failed to delay school for snow cleanup. This incident is not an isolated case, but a part of a troubling pattern of poor judgment that has endangered our community time and time again.

Over the years, her decisions have forced students to brave hazardous conditions just to get to school. There have been numerous instances where children have risked serious injury from slipping on icy sidewalks and streets due to her refusal to act responsibly in the face of severe weather. The safety and well-being of our children should be the top priority, yet Dr. Estrella seems consistently unwilling to take necessary precautions that other administrators find standard.

We, the parents and students of South Norwalk, demand accountability and action. It is time to remove an administrator who continuously demonstrates a lack of concern for student safety and the wider community. By signing this petition, you're advocating for the safety of our children and urging the concerned authorities to take immediate steps in replacing Dr. Estrella with a more responsible and responsive leader.

The Decision Makers

Barbara Smyth
Norwalk City Mayor
Richard McQuaid
Former Norwalk City Clerk

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Petition created on February 25, 2026