Earlier this year, Florida State University began a search to choose FSU’s next President. We, the FSU community, deserve a process that is open, fair, inclusive and representative of the highest ethical standards so that when completed, we can all move forward together knowing that the process was thorough and fair and can be supportive of the new President. The fact that the search committee, contrary to its many claims, has made a single presumptive front runner (a powerful politician in the Florida Senate) seem ever more like its inevitable choice, reflects a process that is neither fair, nor inclusive, nor representative of the highest ethical standards. This petition is not focused on the presumptive front runner, but on a flawed search process that will lead to divisiveness that is not in the best interests of our university community as a whole and Florida’s taxpayers. For a complete account of the search process thus far, see presidentsandpolitics.blogspot.com.

This petition is about helping all qualified Californians get access to OUR own public universities.

I am a high school graduate BECAUSE of North Campus High School. There are lives at stake here; there are moms and kids and jobs and future professionals who just need a little bit of help to be successful. I was one of them.

DRAMA IS A VALUABLE PART OF OUR CHILDREN’S EDUCATION, PROVIDING ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL BENEFITS WE SEE AS IMPORTANT TO OUR SCHOOL AND TO OUR CHILDREN SUCCEEDING IN LIFE. IT IS ONE OUT OF CLASS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM THAT REACHES ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OUR DISTRICT, AND IS A UNIQUE PROGRAM IN WEST SONOMA COUNTY SCHOOLS THAT WE SEE AS AN ASSET TOO VALUABLE TO LOOSE.

Imperative 1: Address the lack of physical space. It is imperative that we have enough space in order for the teachers and paraprofessionals to properly instruct our students in a safe and healthy environment. It is unacceptable that our students are expected to learn in hallways and closets due to overcrowding and lack of space. Facts: 56,595 square footage & 474 students. Imperative 2: Address Student Population. It is imperative that the needs of the student population are addressed across the board. This includes recognizing and addressing the workload of the teachers and paraprofessionals as well as the students’ special needs. Eastover is designated as a Title I school with a broad range of student issues, which includes DHH; ARP; the highest concentration of economically disadvantaged students; & a number of gifted children falling through the cracks. Facts: 91 students IEP (20%); 105 students referred to BIT (22%); & 67 students Free & reduced lunches (14%). Imperative 3: Address Financial Disparities. It is imperative that the requested relevant financial data is released and explained in order to identify any disparities among the schools within the district; and if such disparities are found, that they are addressed to ensure equitable resources and staffing. Imperative 4: Address the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of the Eastover School Improvement Committee. It is imperative that there is a committee comprised of parent and staff representatives to ensure ongoing communication and accountability between the Committee and the Bloomfield Hills School District Administration with regards to the above three imperatives.

My family attends Global Youth Charter and the Principal is shutting down the sports program. There will be no sports program next school year. We should be concerned about this because the kids will no longer be able to play sports and will no longer have an after school activity to prevent them from getting into trouble. Canceling the sports program is a huge mistake to take away from these kids who want to play, who want to show their school spirit, and even be able to put it on their college applications that they played Varsity sports.

New Dawn Charter High School is using fear and delay tactics to break down their teachers union. Ask New Dawn's board members to put their energy into collaborating with their teachers and supporting their students.

Many parents, teachers and children have told me about the distress due to the SOLs. It's time that we stood up together so that teachers can focus on teaching our children instead of to the SOL tests.

I am deeply offended that MIT would glorify such destructive, sociopathic brothers as the Kochs. How can an institution that works to better the environment promote two men who are largely climate change deniers and responsible for environmental destruction.

Cal Poly has recently experienced two sexual assault incidents. This has brought the issue of sexual assault to our attention. We created a student survey to investigate the campus climate and what students feel would make the Cal Poly campus safer. Our results showed that 50% of students either have been or know someone who has been sexually assaulted. Additionally, respondents reported that they would feel safer on campus with: more lighting (76.5%), security cameras (47%), more safe escort services (61.2%), and more self defense classes (60.2%). Finally, 34.5% stated that they would like department specific education programs and seminars to promote sexual assault awareness. From our research, in conjunction with Safer, we strongly suggest installing a seminar that is required for all incoming students, as well as an exit seminar prior to graduation. We urge you to take action immediately, on behalf of everyone in the Cal Poly community.

We are staring this petition to hold the stakeholders accountable for the removal of our principal. The only information that we have been provided is that it is an HR matter. We want to show all involved just how many families are affected when a decision like this is made.

As a student of the University I appreciate how distinguished Johnson & Wales has become, based off of its tradition and values. For years now the North Miami campus has had a reputation for a professional dress code, where students "dress for success." Johnson & Wales is a school of endless opportunity, development and real life experiences. To keep these values the professional dress code should be reinstated.