www.ipetitions.com/petition/cut-foose-loose As of the morning of Jan 4, over 1200 people signed our petition. Over 200 of these signers took time to include a comment, and the themes within the comments are remarkably similar. They paint a picture where HCPSS leadership ignores or dismisses parent’s concerns, and does not prioritize what is best for HCPSS students, families, teachers, and staff. Many comments, including from teachers and administrators, talk about increased class sizes; significantly decreased assistance for special needs students; and a culture of intimidation, fear, anxiety, and despair. The response to this petition by BOE Members Sandra French, Ann De Lacy, and Christ