High school students call for social justice after racism concerns
BIGLERVILLE, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — More than 1,500 people have signed onto an online petition which calls to help Biglerville High School students feel safe at school while holding students and staff accountable for alleged racist views within the school community.
The petition on Change.org also includes anonymous stories from students and alumni which detail their accounts of abuse by students and staff in the Upper Adams School District.
The petition wants Biglerville High School to:
-Issue a ZERO tolerance policy against racism and discrimination for all students, student athletes, staff, teachers, and administrators. -Implement punishments for students that racially target their peers and kick them off sports teams. -Issue a public apology to students of color. -Draft a new code of conduct with more detailed policies against racial and cultural discrimination. -Fire staff who are complicit with white supremacy