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To: Principal Glenn Burns, Superintendent Margaret Marotta, Haverhill School Committee
Fire Zachary Simmons/Despedir a Zachary Simmons de su Trabajo
This petition demands that Haverhill High School Principal Glenn Burns, Haverhill Superintendent of Schools Margaret Marotta, and the Haverhill School Committee expeditiously:
1. Fire Zachary Simmons;
2. Open an independent, third-party investigation to expose the history and extent of Zachary Simmons’ sexual misconduct against Haverhill High School students, alumni, and staff;
3. Release Zachary Simmons’ personnel file;
4. Provide trauma counseling to students at Haverhill High School; and
5. Establish a transparent system for students, alumni, and staff of Haverhill High School to report the misconduct and abuse committed by Zachary Simmons during his tenure.
En Español:
Esta petición exige que Glenn Burns, el director de Haverhill High School, Margaret Marotta, la Superintendente de Escuelas, y Comité Escolar de Haverhill:
1. Despedir a Zachary Simmons de su trabajo;
2. Abrir una investigación independiente para exponer la historia y el alcance del conducta sexual inapropiada de Zachary Simmons contra estudiantes, ex alumnos y personal de HHS;
3. Hacer público su registro personal;
4. Proporcionar consejería de trauma para estudiantes en HHS; y
5. Establecer un sistema transparente para que los estudiantes, ex alumnos y personal de HHS denuncien la mala conducta y el abuso cometido por Zachary Simmons durante su tiempo en HHS.
1. Fire Zachary Simmons;
2. Open an independent, third-party investigation to expose the history and extent of Zachary Simmons’ sexual misconduct against Haverhill High School students, alumni, and staff;
3. Release Zachary Simmons’ personnel file;
4. Provide trauma counseling to students at Haverhill High School; and
5. Establish a transparent system for students, alumni, and staff of Haverhill High School to report the misconduct and abuse committed by Zachary Simmons during his tenure.
En Español:
Esta petición exige que Glenn Burns, el director de Haverhill High School, Margaret Marotta, la Superintendente de Escuelas, y Comité Escolar de Haverhill:
1. Despedir a Zachary Simmons de su trabajo;
2. Abrir una investigación independiente para exponer la historia y el alcance del conducta sexual inapropiada de Zachary Simmons contra estudiantes, ex alumnos y personal de HHS;
3. Hacer público su registro personal;
4. Proporcionar consejería de trauma para estudiantes en HHS; y
5. Establecer un sistema transparente para que los estudiantes, ex alumnos y personal de HHS denuncien la mala conducta y el abuso cometido por Zachary Simmons durante su tiempo en HHS.
Why is this important?
Trigger Warning: Sexual Violence, Incest, Child Abuse
Aviso de contenido: Violencia sexual, incesto, abuso infantil
On August 28, 2020, Zachary Simmons was accused by his sister, Antigone Simmons, of incest. Zachary Simmons committed acts of sexual violence against Antigone throughout her childhood. Antigone's testimony broke the silence on Zachary Simmons' sexual misconduct and has inspired dozens of Haverhill High School ("HHS") students and alumni to come forward on social media about Zachary Simmons’ abuse of power and pattern of predation over his nearly 20 years as a history teacher, sports coach, and after school clubs advisor.
The severity of these events has exposed not only Zachary Simmons’ misconduct, but also the complacency of both former and current HHS administrations, who have for decades swept complaints about Zachary Simmons under the rug and ignored his explicitly problematic behavior.
As of Monday, August 31, 2020, Zachary Simmons has been placed on paid administrative leave.
Shortly, Time's Up Haverhill will release a list of demands that will tackle the greater extent of abuse at Haverhill High School and will call on Haverhill's leaders to make systemic change. We believe that because of the exceptional nature of Zachary Simmons’ violations, we must first address this specific issue and bring this man to justice.
In addition to signing this petition, Time's Up Haverhill urges you to voice your concerns to Haverhill's leaders. Please find their contact information below:
HAVERHILL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
HHS Principal Glenn Burns: [email protected]
Superintendent Margaret Marotta: [email protected]
Haverhill High School, 137 Monument Street, Haverhill, MA 01832
HAVERHILL SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Attorney Richard Rosa: [email protected] or (978) 835-5906
Mr. Scott Wood, Jr: [email protected] or (978) 994-6211
Ms. Maura Ryan-Ciardiello: [email protected] or (978) 420-5803
Attorney Paul Magliocchett: [email protected] or (978) 373-3331
Ms. Gail Sullivan: [email protected] or (978) 241-9373
Mrs. Toni Sapienza Donais: [email protected] or (978) 228-0643
Executive Assistant Beverly Cassano: [email protected] or (978) 852-7663
Haverhill School Committee, 4 Summer Street, Room 104, Haverhill, MA 01830
HAVERHILL CITY GOVERNMENT
Mayor James (Jim) Fiorentini: [email protected] or (978) 374-2300
Haverhill Mayor's Office, 4 Summer Street, Room 100, Haverhill, MA 01830
RESOURCES
If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) at (800) 656-4673. Y en Espanol, rainn.org/es
If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255.
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.
Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: (888) 628-9454.
The Trevor Project has a LGBTQ+ Suicide Specific Hotline at (212) 695-8650.
The Center for Hope and Healing offers free and confidential support to survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones, including individual counseling, medical and legal advocacy, healing circles, and more. You can reach them at (800) 542-5212.
Please also consider the YWCA Sexual Assault resources for emotional support and legal advice:
https://ywcahaverhill.org/programs-services/womens-services/rape-crisis/
https://ywcahaverhill.org/programs-services/womens-services/domestic-violence/
Aviso de contenido: Violencia sexual, incesto, abuso infantil
On August 28, 2020, Zachary Simmons was accused by his sister, Antigone Simmons, of incest. Zachary Simmons committed acts of sexual violence against Antigone throughout her childhood. Antigone's testimony broke the silence on Zachary Simmons' sexual misconduct and has inspired dozens of Haverhill High School ("HHS") students and alumni to come forward on social media about Zachary Simmons’ abuse of power and pattern of predation over his nearly 20 years as a history teacher, sports coach, and after school clubs advisor.
The severity of these events has exposed not only Zachary Simmons’ misconduct, but also the complacency of both former and current HHS administrations, who have for decades swept complaints about Zachary Simmons under the rug and ignored his explicitly problematic behavior.
As of Monday, August 31, 2020, Zachary Simmons has been placed on paid administrative leave.
Shortly, Time's Up Haverhill will release a list of demands that will tackle the greater extent of abuse at Haverhill High School and will call on Haverhill's leaders to make systemic change. We believe that because of the exceptional nature of Zachary Simmons’ violations, we must first address this specific issue and bring this man to justice.
In addition to signing this petition, Time's Up Haverhill urges you to voice your concerns to Haverhill's leaders. Please find their contact information below:
HAVERHILL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
HHS Principal Glenn Burns: [email protected]
Superintendent Margaret Marotta: [email protected]
Haverhill High School, 137 Monument Street, Haverhill, MA 01832
HAVERHILL SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Attorney Richard Rosa: [email protected] or (978) 835-5906
Mr. Scott Wood, Jr: [email protected] or (978) 994-6211
Ms. Maura Ryan-Ciardiello: [email protected] or (978) 420-5803
Attorney Paul Magliocchett: [email protected] or (978) 373-3331
Ms. Gail Sullivan: [email protected] or (978) 241-9373
Mrs. Toni Sapienza Donais: [email protected] or (978) 228-0643
Executive Assistant Beverly Cassano: [email protected] or (978) 852-7663
Haverhill School Committee, 4 Summer Street, Room 104, Haverhill, MA 01830
HAVERHILL CITY GOVERNMENT
Mayor James (Jim) Fiorentini: [email protected] or (978) 374-2300
Haverhill Mayor's Office, 4 Summer Street, Room 100, Haverhill, MA 01830
RESOURCES
If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) at (800) 656-4673. Y en Espanol, rainn.org/es
If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255.
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.
Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: (888) 628-9454.
The Trevor Project has a LGBTQ+ Suicide Specific Hotline at (212) 695-8650.
The Center for Hope and Healing offers free and confidential support to survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones, including individual counseling, medical and legal advocacy, healing circles, and more. You can reach them at (800) 542-5212.
Please also consider the YWCA Sexual Assault resources for emotional support and legal advice:
https://ywcahaverhill.org/programs-services/womens-services/rape-crisis/
https://ywcahaverhill.org/programs-services/womens-services/domestic-violence/
How it will be delivered
Time's Up Haverhill will share this petition with the above authorities on Thursday, September 3, 2020.