how do i fight against a school levy?
363295
It's hard to fight once it passes. If it hasn't passed, you can vote against it and tell others to do the same.
652532
You have good suggestions here,you can go with any or all of them. All I can say is don't leave this with the school\nadministration because they're more interested in keeping\nthings quiet than protecting your interests. You have to take action and be prepared-they won't thank you for it.
205242
Get a student to bash it to pieces for you!\nThey'd probably even pay you for the privilege.
476910
You are being bullied.\nDo not put up with it.\nBy-pass your teacher and go to a senior teacher or the Principal.\nIf it is not easy to get to see either of these people to arrange a meeting, then make a request by letter - you could hand it to the secretary to pass on.\nMake sure you use the word 'bullied' in your request.\nYour parents could help you to sort this out with the school, though you sound strong enough to do it for yourself.\nI hope you solve the problem soon.\n\n**ADDITIONAL**\nIf the school will not help, you could appeal to the Superintendant of Schools for your area. There will probably be a website something like 'www.weymouth.ma.gov/schools'. Do not give in; make a fuss. You might also consider threatening litigation against the school for not protecting you.
1030598
Ask the teacher or call the school.
808391
It would be helpful if you had given info. on why they banned water in class.  \n\nOtherwise, have you \n\n--Approached the school board and/or the donor/patron board if it's a private school?  \n\n--Spoken to your parents individually about this and that you want their support and why.  \n\n--Organized a meeting of parents as a group and stated to them why.  \n\n--Prepare a petition for students to sign and present to the administration.  \n\n--Consider asking parents to sign a petition as well.  \n\n--If all else fails, then yes, organize a mass protest of all students.  Be aware that there probably will be negative reactions and consequences.  Try to think through all the possibilities and prepare yourselves to remain committed and united for the long haul and you'll have a good shot.
646787
my school is rumor/bullshit central .. so i know EXACTLY what you`re talking about .. what you do is basically just ignore them .. you know what the truth is .. if they dont believe you then thats their problem, dont let it ruin your school days .. theyre already bad enough because of work and teachers themselves .. lol, anyways .. hope that helps
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I can tell by your rambling letter that you really could use someones help and support.  Why Montel?  How about getting an appointment with one of the school administrators. I would think children going through the stress of having one or two of their parents in harms way is stressful enough.  The kids then have to be subjected to bullying. \n\nDon't just storm into anyones office with all your complaints.  I understand your frustration.  Instead, write down in short sentences the facts.  For example, on such a date little Mary was kicked on the bus.  Or, little Amy had her lunch stolen.  Explain their fears of school  and how long this torture has been going on.  Wait a week if you do not hear anything.  Go over that persons head.  Make sure you know who and when you spoke to these people.\n\nIf you don't get results, I hate to recommend this, but maybe a big antiwar news show such as MSNBC or CNN may want to hear your story.  Good luck
993019
You make the easiest school projects too hard.\n\nAsk any member of your local school board what the regulations are and how they enforce them.\n\nI know, I know. This might require you to talk to someone face to face and do more than copy/paste.\n\nSchool district policies/regulations and how they implement or enforce them will differ from board to board. They'll be similar in many ways but each has its standards.
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Talk to the school district's district office.  See if the kid can get trransferred to another teacher's class.  Don't be afraid to raise a little hell about it.  Just don't go over board and do anything rash.
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Mr Chris: you should start keeping a log of all your activities, report all your incidences to school officials, they are there to create a safe environment for you. If at any time you do not feel safe report it to your principal or counselor. If you need to sue the school district because they failed to protect you, your log you kept will help you in the court of law!!!\n\nPS. your log is like a diary!
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Your principal will most likely try to intimidate you into not doing that because it means more work for him or her, and they have a pay-poor and thankless job already.  After all you are a child and have been taught from day  one to do as an adult says and your parents are not here to help you.  But! This is your education, not the Principal's.  Your parents pay good money in taxes for you to get the best out of your school system and if going into a different class will get you that then you should demand it.
731980
I think you are talking about due process hearings.  If you are not in agreement with the IEP you can call a meeting.  If you can't resolve your meeting you can either go to mediation or go directly to due process.  Once due process is called the district has 10 days to respond.  A hearing officer then listens to witnesses to determine a decision.  Decisions can be appealed by both school and/or family.  I believe legal costs are paid by the school district no matter what the outcome.\n\nDoes that help?
278392
Make then have a silent time lunch.\nTell the teacher to bring a conduct card to the lunch room.\nAsk the principal to stop by once in a while.\nHave a lunch detention room,but send one at a time.\nHave assigned seats.\n\n\nIf you have one or two rowdy students move them to a table by themselves.\n\nIt is possible that this behavior has never corrected,if so it will take some time to correct it.\nYou have to show them that YOU are  in charge,not them !\nWe are creatures of habit.\nGood luck !
40908
Don't try to convince him, show him that you are mature enough to have one and to be responsible.Don't say every one at school has one because then you can forget it.He will not care about the other kids, only you.If you work maybe you can say that you will help with part of the payment.
791288
Go and talk tot he teacher and the school management and raise all the hell you want. Keep your daughter home and threaten the management that you will report this to media and police and take the school and the teacher to court, if they do not take suitable actions against the teacher. You do not want your daughter to let anyone mark her for life and you have to be the one to set an example of being courageous and fight back.
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Petition the school to lower the block.  Get signatures if you have to.  Come up with some good reasons why you should have access to it.  I'll give you one to start with: If you leave your homework at home and its typed, someone can attach it and email it to you so you can print it out at school and turn it in without it being late.