Maverick Stow a High School student on Long Island attending William Floyd High School, was suspended from school for attending classes in person last week during the first week of school. By re entering school grounds during his suspension, he was arrested and then barred for the school year from school grounds until June 2021. Due to COVID-19, very rigid restrictions are in place via the states guidelines, but the rights of Maverick Stow and many other students are infringed from having a proper in class education. Maverick Stow wants to go to school. Now that the coronavirus statistics have been horrifically overblown, and proven to harm elderly and those with underlying conditions. The position of Maverick Stow is simple. He wants to go to school. Sadly today you can be punished for doing just that. He had this to say after his school year suspension was handed down:
"Having the William Floyd School District close down the high school to all in person learning for all students has never been my objective and this is of primary concern to me," the statement said. "However, seeing as ALL STUDENTS are still not attending school for 5 days per week, I do intend to make my voice heard. I, along with any supporters of this cause who believe that students should have in person learning 5 days a week as well as extracurricular activities and sports, will continue to peacefully protest off school property, and during school hours." (Via ABC-7)
Please sign this petition so the School District, the state of NY including the State Governor Andrew Cuomo, rescind his lawless restrictions over NY state has a whole, so we all go back to liberty and live our lives freely just like Maverick wants to back to school. Are you with Maverick? Sign and share the petition!!!
I am currently preparing a formal letter to the school board detailing the legal implications of the current exclusionary policy. Counsel is reviewing our documentation to ensure that our next inquiry addresses the specific administrative errors made during the suspension process. Stay tuned for a report once we receive a response regarding these requests.
September 17, 2020
The current momentum creates a leverage point for the formal meeting I have requested with the district board. I am now compiling the witness statements and legal correspondence to present as evidence of the broad demand for a return to full in-person instruction.
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Timothy Schorer
6 years ago
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we pay taxes for students to learn, we don't suspend them for showing up eager to learn, we suspend them for not showing up and skipping school, you people running this district need to get your priorities straight!
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Ray Pollard
6 years ago
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You want kids to think independently. You want kids to stand up for their rights and the rights of others. You want kids to use peaceful protest. So when he does it, even perhaps with some questionable judgement, you throw him out of school? Maybe I missed the NY school system teaching moment here?
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Yolanda Thompson
6 years ago
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As a 1989 graduate of William Floyd I am beyond appalled at how the District chose to strong arm a student into submission. Further their actions have spurred and emboldened a student body and the community to join in the bullying of a student engaging in civil disobedience. They should be ashamed of themselves. The lesson they are teaching is not what education should be about.
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Michele Bambola
6 years ago
So horrible what this school district has done!
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Dale Kelly
6 years ago
I know this young man as an intelligent, caring and genuine person. He does not deserve such a harsh and spiteful "sentence" for peacefully protesting.
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Kolton Stow
6 years ago
I support my brother in getting the public education that he deserves
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Brittney bowers
6 years ago
I would love to come protest with you!!! I completely agree
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Donna williamson
6 years ago
I say kids should be back to school 5 days agreed good job voicing what a lot of others are afraid to say
Maverick Stow a High School student on Long Island attending William Floyd High School, was suspended from school for attending classes in person last week during the first week of school. By re entering school grounds during his suspension, he was arrested and then barred for the school year from school grounds until June 2021. Due to COVID-19, very rigid restrictions are in place via the states guidelines, but the rights of Maverick Stow and many other students are infringed from having a proper in class education. Maverick Stow wants to go to school. Now that the coronavirus statistics have been horrifically overblown, and proven to harm elderly and those with underlying conditions. The position of Maverick Stow is simple. He wants to go to school. Sadly today you can be punished for doing just that. He had this to say after his school year suspension was handed down:
"Having the William Floyd School District close down the high school to all in person learning for all students has never been my objective and this is of primary concern to me," the statement said. "However, seeing as ALL STUDENTS are still not attending school for 5 days per week, I do intend to make my voice heard. I, along with any supporters of this cause who believe that students should have in person learning 5 days a week as well as extracurricular activities and sports, will continue to peacefully protest off school property, and during school hours." (Via ABC-7)
Please sign this petition so the School District, the state of NY including the State Governor Andrew Cuomo, rescind his lawless restrictions over NY state has a whole, so we all go back to liberty and live our lives freely just like Maverick wants to back to school. Are you with Maverick? Sign and share the petition!!!
I am currently preparing a formal letter to the school board detailing the legal implications of the current exclusionary policy. Counsel is reviewing our documentation to ensure that our next inquiry addresses the specific administrative errors made during the suspension process. Stay tuned for a report once we receive a response regarding these requests.
September 17, 2020
The current momentum creates a leverage point for the formal meeting I have requested with the district board. I am now compiling the witness statements and legal correspondence to present as evidence of the broad demand for a return to full in-person instruction.
15 Comments
T
Timothy Schorer
6 years ago
Featured
we pay taxes for students to learn, we don't suspend them for showing up eager to learn, we suspend them for not showing up and skipping school, you people running this district need to get your priorities straight!
R
Ray Pollard
6 years ago
Featured
You want kids to think independently. You want kids to stand up for their rights and the rights of others. You want kids to use peaceful protest. So when he does it, even perhaps with some questionable judgement, you throw him out of school? Maybe I missed the NY school system teaching moment here?
Y
Yolanda Thompson
6 years ago
Featured
As a 1989 graduate of William Floyd I am beyond appalled at how the District chose to strong arm a student into submission. Further their actions have spurred and emboldened a student body and the community to join in the bullying of a student engaging in civil disobedience. They should be ashamed of themselves. The lesson they are teaching is not what education should be about.
M
Michele Bambola
6 years ago
So horrible what this school district has done!
D
Dale Kelly
6 years ago
I know this young man as an intelligent, caring and genuine person. He does not deserve such a harsh and spiteful "sentence" for peacefully protesting.
K
Kolton Stow
6 years ago
I support my brother in getting the public education that he deserves
B
Brittney bowers
6 years ago
I would love to come protest with you!!! I completely agree
D
Donna williamson
6 years ago
I say kids should be back to school 5 days agreed good job voicing what a lot of others are afraid to say
we pay taxes for students to learn, we don't suspend them for showing up eager to learn, we suspend them for not showing up and skipping school, you people running this district need to get your priorities straight!