East Hamilton Middle School parents are forming a committee to ensure administrators follow through on their promise to enforce disciplinary policies and procedures starting immediately.
After continued issues with student misbehavior, around 200 parents gathered at the school Thursday evening to demand change. Incidents have become so prevalent and disruptive that their children can’t learn, parents said at the meeting.
But what concerned them most was what they described as the school’s failure to impose consequences, communicate transparently, and provide a safe space for staff and students.
“(We) believe that East Hamilton is a hostile learning environment for students, and it’s a hostile work environment for teachers and administration,” said Sara Diruscio, a parent.
Frustration over a perceived lack of discipline had been mounting for months and hit a breaking point after parents felt two incidents — one involving a knife brought to school and another involving physical assault — were mishandled.