Yesterday, I posted Nick’s story to the Channel 13 Facebook page. For those who aren’t local, 13 WHAM is our local ABC affiliate.
You know, I realized we had a HUGE problem being swept under the rug here, but I did not realize how far-reaching it is in the WI school district.
Parents have been coming out today sharing their stories. This school district MUST act.
Some comments from other West Irondequoit parents:
“I had to remove my son from West Irondequoit Schools in 6th grade after realizing the bullying situation was not going to change…”
“The WIBOE talks a great deal about bullying and maintaining a respectful environment, but I have yet to see them take action that send a clear message that innocents such as your son will be protected while perpetrators will be punished. I have heard other stories equally as disturbing and know families who have switched districts.”
“I love West Irondequoit and our school but I’m so very very saddened and let down by seeing this happen. It’s not only with Nick. I keep hearing more and more and more. It’s so devastating.”
There are many other comments, many other emails.
WICSD, please listen to us. So many of us have CHOSEN to reside in Irondequoit and pay the high taxes we pay because we wanted our children to have a West Irondequoit education. Our children deserve a safe environment.
I have asked before and I will ask again. What about the bullied children who are NOT talking about what is happening? What will it take for you to realize that there are children who are suffering? You undoubtedly have heard all of the stories in the news. There are children so scarred by being the victims of bullying that they are seeing no other way out and are taking their own lives.
I implore you to do something.
Moms Fighting Bullying 
I am a parent in the Pittsford district and am experiencing the same thing. It started last year and the same bully is hurting my child. Am feeling powerless. I finally called the Monroe County Sheriff as a last resort as the bully is now sending messages home on social media.
Deb, I am so sorry to see that this is happening. It is happening all over–inner city schools, suburban schools, rural schools. There is some sort of shift in this society. I will keep your child in my thoughts.