Ask the West Nodaway R-1 Board of Education to grant Camryn Brady's appeals to remain in the A+ Program and go on senior trip.

Comments

#401

I've been in this situation. Plus if we could choose to be healthy and choose which diseases or illnesses we have wouldn't you think we would. There is always going to be illness in this world just like disabilities.

Kathleen Macomber (Bedford, 2023-01-20)

#402

Her health is top priority. Seems to me her medical team has failed her and her school is doing the same by punishing her do to do health issues!

Mindy Hunziger (Rosendale, 2023-01-20)

#403

I have known Brandy for 30 years and work with both Troy and Brandy and I know they are great people doing right in this world and raising great kids. Medical leave is stopping this young lady from reaching her goals in this life. Show compassion and a little bit of heart. This girl is going places in life with or without you. Be the foundation we all want for our kids. Sincerely another parent.

Mary Welch (Conception junction , 2023-01-20)

#404

Perhaps eight points system should be implemented you determine eligibility instead of just based on attendance. Perhaps it should be for attendance grades and community/activity participation.

Erica Felty (Blandon, 2023-01-20)

#405

Being a mom myself and just having to deal with my kindergartener having open heart surgery and missing school, my heart goes out to you and your daughter. This isn't right....at all. The board needs to reverse their decision. Good vibes being sent to your daughter.

Kimberly Basara (Maryville, 2023-01-20)

#407

Any child should not have to go through all the struggles she has. Then keep her grades up and have the school system not be in her corner. She deserves a break give it to her please.

Stacey Masoner (Smithville, 2023-01-20)

#413

I m from NWMO and have a child who had severe health issues as a child and we dealt with the school
System as well.

Melissa Spears (Mooresville, 2023-01-20)

#419

I have read that she clearly has documentation explaining her absences. The student Handbook states surgeries are a verified absence. She is a highly motivated student who has overcome serious health situations and had to have unplanned surgeries she had no control of. I cant believe the lack of compassion for what this young lady has had to endure. Do what is right.

Wendy Shaha (Mt Ayr, 2023-01-20)

#420

I've read nothing in the information presented here that would seem worthy of the punishment, and that is what the decision of the district is, being handed out to this young student. She achieved and accomplished more academically than most students, and probably most of the people involved in making this callous and uncompassionate decision had at her age. She's earned her place among her classmates and deserves to join them for their trip.

Douglas Moore (Union Star, 2023-01-20)

#422

I’m signing this petition because she has all rights to go on the senior trip and still be apart of the A+ program. She has documentation proving her reasoning why she was not in school and those all should and supposed to be excused absence. It’s not her fault or her parents.

Sydney Swinford (Savannah , 2023-01-20)

#423

She has earned this, she deserves it!!

Lisa Long (Saint Joseph, 2023-01-20)

#424

I’m a parent of 4 teenagers, one is a senior. This is not right in anyway. Our children have enough issues to deal with in life. The school should not be the issue.

Bonnie Richards (Hopkins , 2023-01-20)

#426

This is an unfair situation and a ridiculous way to treat any person for a situation tha is out of her control. Have a heart.

Debra Hughes (Mountain home, 2023-01-20)

#428

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Flor Mielgo (Barcelona , 2023-01-20)

#431

This young lady does not deserve to be penalized due to her health issues, when clearly she is an exemplary student who takes pride in her character and her performance .

Kevin Calhoon (Atchison, 2023-01-20)

#432

It's the right thing to do! This strong young lady has endured so much physically and emotionally. She deserves to continue with the program.

Shirlene Hess (Kansas City , 2023-01-20)

#435

She clearly had very public health problems. She and her family provided documentation from a doctor. No rules have been purposefully broke.

Andrea Walton (Bethany, 2023-01-20)

#436

I am signing because I work in health field and these kids don’t ask for all this. And lots of times like this poor girl they didn’t listen and lots more happened, maybe these people that think she don’t qualify to go to these things should think about how they would feel if this was them or a families member of theirs. I don’t know this young lady but breaks my heart to know that things are being taken from what looks like a smart and amazing young lady for something out of her control!

Misty Trautloff (Horton , 2023-01-20)

#439

Based on the facts presented the student’s absences were not avoidable; she should not be penalized by refusing to let her participate in the senior trip.

Ardith Zion (Maryville, 2023-01-20)

#440

it's not right to punish students for being sick. I've never heard of a school ignoring ADA like this!

Cyndi Stephenson (bartlett, 2023-01-20)

#441

This girl deserves to be not punished for something that she has not had any control over

michael davis (Maryville, 2023-01-20)

#442

I’m signing because she deserves everything she’s put time and effort into. The principle before granted her permission which is how it should stay.

Morgan Wray (Maryville, 2023-01-20)

#443

I am an educator and believe this student deserves both her A+ credit and to attend on the Senior trip. She has clearly done what is asked of her.

Jarusha Geringer (Kansas City, 2023-01-20)

#450

A student shouldn't be punished for having medical issues.

Jones Sue (Mt ayr iowa, 2023-01-20)

#451

One’s health issues that need medical/surgical attention to the point that it interferes with studies should not affect their letter grade or GPA. That is truly unfair if medical concerns take a consequence on one’s grade.

Jackie Linvilld (Grand Prairie, 2023-01-20)

#453

She deserves to still be in A+ and also go on senior trip. No one can control when they get sick and they shouldn’t be held accountable if they have been having medical issues and have proof of it.

Madison Kent (Maryville , 2023-01-20)

#455

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Matthew Brookshier (Parker, 2023-01-20)

#456

Thé A+ program is one of the best options for all students to get a cost effective education with out excessive student loans. Medical complications already put this young lady at risk of not completing college and not being in the A+ program is another barrier to her future success.

Jeff Angus (Barnhart , 2023-01-20)

#457

As a West Nodaway Rocket Alumn I believe a student who works this hard deserves a chance at every opportunity.

Nicole Morrison (North Platte, 2023-01-20)

#458

These doctor documented absents should be taken into consideration and the program changes.

Abby auffert (Maryville, 2023-01-20)

#464

She should not be penalized because she has healthcare issues. For someone to have four surgeries in four years is a major change in lifestyle. The fact that she’s maintained her grades through this time is absolutely amazing. She should not be penalized. On the other hand, the school should’ve offered to homebound her and provide her with an education at home while she was recovering from her multiple surgeries.

Dawn Stout (Princeton, 2023-01-20)

#465

I am signing because I feel this little girl has been wronged. I am a Director or Rehab for a skilled nursing facility. How am I as a boss supposed to to accept doctors notes for work absences but you can’t accept them for school absences. What makes the Principal more qualified than her actual doctor for her reasons of not being at school. This is a little girls future and possibly how she can afford to start her education for her future!

Melissa Palmer (Saint Joseph, 2023-01-20)

#466

Her Perseverance should be revered - not punished. This child never let her circumstance be an excuse for her commitment to education excellence. What is the win for the board of education? What is the lesson they are trying teach her and the community? In the working world their our programs that protect people with circumstances like that this, so they can’t lose their job to uncontrollable medical issues. So again, I do not understand what lesson the board is trying to make.

Sara Tompkins (Maryville, 2023-01-20)

#470

I believe your job is to educate not judge what is medical. Once you have a Dr absent for surgery, you ensure all schoolwork is made up in a timely fashion and excuse the time away. This is not helping anyone the student or the school.

Beth Walker (Barnard, 2023-01-20)

#472

As a fellow student who in the past had to deal with missing school for health reasons, I believe that this is absurd! You are a fighter and a survivor, which should make the school more excited to announce that you are doing so well and get to attend school events! Go show them how it’s done girl ❤️

Shannon Padgett (Cameron, 2023-01-20)

#473

I believe there were circumstances beyond her control.

Michelle Hensley (King City, 2023-01-20)

#475

Camryn does not deserve punishment or censure for serious health issues outside her control.

Sarah Jones (Maryville, 2023-01-20)

#479

Clearly this young woman has more than earned the privileges given a senior, who has completed excellence toward graduation.... I can not believe it should take this...😥

Tammy Jones (Grant City, 2023-01-20)

#483

Because she deserves to go I don’t get why this is even a question. She can’t help her health no body can. Y’all really think she wanted to go through all that pain to miss school?? Seriously?! This is pretty messed up she has already missed out on so much it sounds like why is the school punishing her more?

Danielle Wardlow (Maryville, 2023-01-20)

#486

This is ridiculous! It is cruel to deny such a good student and person what she has earned because of unavoidable absence. School board needs to take charge and fix this injustice

Shannon Stallings (Excelsior Springs , 2023-01-20)

#487

I think she should be allowed to go on the school trip. It looks to be she has been an outstanding student in spite of her health.

LeahRae Black (Maryville, 2023-01-20)

#492

I am signing this because I believe her circumstances warrant it. She should be allowed to go on her senior trip.

Terry Robison (Burlington Junction , 2023-01-20)

#494

The board of education has lost sight of the impact their actions have on the children they are supposed to be educating. What lesson is to be learned from ignoring the effort, skill and drive Camryn has shown.

Nathan Reasoner (Auburn, 2023-01-20)

#495

The board needs to reconsider before this becomes a state wide(or national)news article and embarrass’s them 😅

Brittany Stringer (Hopkins, 2023-01-20)

#496

I think she deserves to go on her senior trip. And stay in the A+ program

Gena Livengood (Mound City, 2023-01-20)

#501

I feel this young lady should be supported and not chastised for her illness/surgeries. School should be a place of support for growth emotionally to produce successful you adults. I believe from reading her resume she is learning and an active participant in her education and future. Not only is she fighting for her health now she is fighting for what she has worked hard to be a part of at school. The old adage “don’t kick them when they are down” may certainly apply. Thank you

Cathy A Snead (Albany, 2023-01-20)

#502

This is so wrong..

Becky Kent (Elmo, 2023-01-20)

#503

This young lady has worked hard to do well in school and as a community member. She should not be punished for circumstances out of her control.

Felicia Bourne (Savannah, 2023-01-20)

#506

From the information I have been given I feel she is being treated unfairly for something that is completely out of her control

Sheila Kizer (Maryville, 2023-01-20)

#507

This young lady had a medical reason for missing school and thru all that she still maintained good grades and all that was listed. It wasn’t her choice to miss. That school should be ashamed of themselves.

Kristina Swinford (Marycille, 2023-01-20)

#508

In signing of because she deserves to go go after all her hard work.
It’s not her fault she got sick!!

LaRue Allee (Kansas City, 2023-01-20)

#509

A child's illness should not exclude them from participating in the rewards of their hard work.

Misti Wheeler (Saint Joseph , 2023-01-20)

#512

I'm signing because Camryn had no control over what was happening. These were the cards she was dealt and now the school is punishing her for something she can't control. She has all the documentation. I feel like its a board of bullies blocking an opportunity for a child's future. Let her keep her A+

June Howell (Higginsville, 2023-01-20)

#515

Medical should not count against her

Tammy Wray (Red Oak, 2023-01-20)

#516

I believe this is unfair treatment.

Brandi Fletchall (Savannah, 2023-01-20)

#517

If a student puts forth enough effort to still acheive all that she has, she deserves all that is available to her. She has gone above and beyond all while suffering in her body.
I suggest students, parents, teachers, community members go to the next board of education meeting and stand up to the board. If they see enough community support, hopefully they can change their mind. Make a specific colored t-shirt specifically for all supporting Camryn to show solidarity! Good luck!!

Lindsey Cameron (Stanberry, 2023-01-20)

#521

This poor girl should not be punished for what was out of her control and instead should be rewarded for still meeting the requirements for the program and trip.

August Siefken (Woodbine, 2023-01-20)

#524

A child should not be punished for health issues they cannot control. The board needs to update the documents to allow exceptions in these types of situations.

Candy Stagner Stagner (Spring Hill, 2023-01-20)

#525

Medical procedures need be to excused absences.

Brad Reasoner (Olathe, 2023-01-20)

#526

She does not deserve to lose all of that when her medical things that have happened is out of her hands! She can’t control that! Shame on you for trying to take this from her. It’s excused so why is she being punished!?

Angelea Anderson (Maryville , 2023-01-20)

#528

Unacceptable behavior by school administrators.

Samantha King (Bedford, 2023-01-20)

#531

Sounds to me like the West Nodaway R-1 High School isn't following their own rules and a lawyer should be involved. Nothing says we don't care about our students more than crushing their dreams because of medical issues.

Jonathan Eckstein (Maryville , 2023-01-20)

#532

Medical needs should be excused.

Tera Coleman (Grant city , 2023-01-20)

#534

Attendance policy’s do not help those who are out for documented reasons. This is documented & valid. You are punishing a student for being out of school for medical treatment.

Petrea Carlson (Amity, 2023-01-20)

#536

This isn't right even if her grades were low. Health and surgeries with documentation should come first . This is high school, a time when life should be enjoyed. Hasn't she suffered enough through her health issues?

Carla Rickabaugh (Maryville , 2023-01-20)

#537

No child should ever be penalized for their health. It is apparent that she is an amazing student that through all of these health battles has continues to be a very positive role model in your school. I pray that this District has enough compassion for their students to grant this girl every opportunity she deserves!!!!

Crissy Stumbo (Olathe , 2023-01-20)

#540

I am signing this because I have read the story and my heart breaks for this girl! It seems as though she has done everything in her power to do everything expected from her in school, and in her extra curricular activities. She has gone above and beyond. This child cannot help or control the body that she was given or how her health turns out no more than anyone else! If given a choice I’m sure she would have rather not have went through all of the health issues! As if the pain and suffering isn’t enough, she loses a fallopian tube, and I feel as though this school board is just kicking her while she’s down! That is not fair! I would hope for you guys to reconsider your decision on this issue. I understand that you have a policy, but I also know that you have the right to make exceptions to that policy. This is something that was totally out of her control. I don’t think it is fair to punish her by taking away her A+ program and her senior trip as she has done all the requirements within her control. Please try to put yourself in her shoes and her parents shoes. If you had watched your child succeed in everything and work so hard to accomplish so many goals just to have it ripped out from underneath you because of your health issues that are out of your control, how would you feel? I’m asking that you do your job and look through all of the paperwork that was given to you to show that on the dates that this child was not in the school that she was at the doctor, in surgery, sick, or at home recovering.

Kelley Michalak (Ridgeway, 2023-01-20)

#542

She has a disability and should be given equitable treatment. She also had an agreement with the previous principal regarding excused absences.
She's A+.

Mary Angus (Omaha, 2023-01-20)

#543

I'm signing because this policy is completely unfair. Camryn is a straight A student and has doctor's notes. She should be able to continue in the scholarship program and take part in her class field trip. She was not skipping school. Students with medical complications with exemplary records should not be punished for something out of their control.

Helen Konstantopoulos (Maryville, 2023-01-20)

#547

She has done everything required of her. The administration needs to accept her excused absences and give her back her A+ and senior trip

Judy Fast (Burlington jct, 2023-01-20)

#551

No one deserves to miss these things due to illness!

Kim Johnson (Imperial, 2023-01-20)

#552

Sad we even have to do this for her. Shame on the school!!!

Tannehill Shelby (King city, 2023-01-20)

#554

It appears to be an unjust act by the board to keep this young lady from participating in her senior trip when she has meet all the requirements

Brad Rankin (O’Fallon, 2023-01-20)

#555

These are absences beyond Camryn’s control. Referencing her accomplishments, she is a very determined young lady who has set high goals for herself. She has struggled through more pain and surgeries than an average person has endured in a lifetime, yet has maintained her grades. Don’t let the fact that she has missed days of school overshadow what she has accomplished.

Elaine Wilson (Maryville , 2023-01-20)

#556

I believe this young girl deserves better than she’s getting

Whitney Watson (King City, 2023-01-20)

#557

She has every right to be able to go to senior trip and to stay in A+. She couldn’t help that her health issues got in the way of her attendance. How would someone else feel if their child wasn’t able to go to school due to health issues and got left out of things for something that they couldn’t control.

Zayla Carlson (Burlington Junction, 2023-01-20)

#559

This girl obviously deserves it more then probably most in her class.

Aaron Marriott (Maryville , 2023-01-20)

#562

This poor girl has endured way more than any child should ever have to go thru and then on top of all her medical problems she is being punished by missing school which is put of her control! I do not know you but please stay strong sweet girl you have an army Supporting you. Also to the people in charge and making these decisions please thank of what you would do if this was your child.

Carissa Manning (Hamilton, 2023-01-20)

#563

She has put forth all the effort to contribute to this event and her absentees were due to health conditions; she wasn’t play hooky.

Vincent Shelby (Skidmore, 2023-01-20)

#565

This young lady should not be punished due to the severity of her illness and the multiple surgeries she has had to endure just to be able to have some semblance of a pain free life. This entire process is shameful for the school and should never have happened! It’s outrageous she is being punished for needing medical care and treatment!! Absolutely scandalous of the school, this decision needs to be reversed and apologies need to be showered upon her from every single person who has had any connection to these outrageous decisions! Shame on them!!!

Rebecca Viets (Tarkio, 2023-01-20)

#566

I’m signing because it isn’t her fault that all of these things that have happened made her miss school. I believe that camryn should be allowed to do both of these things. She shouldn’t be punished for something she cannot control.

Skye Embley (Maitland , 2023-01-20)

#567

A student's health is more important than meeting guidelines. Shame on your school system for this decision. She has done the work and appears to be able to keep it up.

Bremda Stiens (Maryville, 2023-01-20)

#568

I’m signing because one can’t always control when one has to have surgery! It would be different if she had not completed her assignments and/ or participated in school functions. Extenuating circumstances may need to be considered for individual cases.

Jayne Vest (Maryville , 2023-01-20)

#569

It sounds unfair to her not to be able to go on her senior trip.

Jim Duehren (Sappington, 2023-01-20)

#574

It’s the right thing to do and it is common sense.

Tina Groumoutis (Kansas City, 2023-01-20)

#575

No way should any child be excluded from any activity because of absences due to medical conditions.

Pamela Parman (Grant City, 2023-01-20)

#576

This girl has maintained her academic requirements despite being severely ill. Her absences were due to conditions out of her control and she should not be punished for that.

Sheri Wessel (Sabetha, 2023-01-20)

#577

The west Nodaway school is being ridiculous and taking away things this girl has worked hard for and has already been through so much

Crystal Vanschoiack (Gower, 2023-01-20)

#578

This young lady has been through so much, yet maintained her grades and responsibilities. Shame on these school board members for punishing her for medical issues beyond her control.

Jennifer Lawson (Hurst, 2023-01-20)

#579

She deserves her A+ and her trip.

Gidget Funk (Houstonia, 2023-01-20)

#581

This young lady has proven with her grades and classes along with letter from her A+ teacher. This administration should be severely reprimanded for them first not taking the previous administrators acts towards this girls issues with Doctors and health issues. And then her to have to be appealing to board for approval to attend her Senior Year Class Trip is absolutely appalling. This young lady has suffered and experienced more surgeries than most endure their entire life and now she's being penalized and punished for nothing she had control of. Do the right thing school board, put yourself in this young ladys place. Could be a determining factor in the rest of her life.

Randall Davidson (Savannah , 2023-01-20)

#584

She deserves her spot

Lena Hall (Manhattan, 2023-01-20)

#585

The school is wrong in so many ways. This is not fair to this young lady at all. It is not her fault she had medical issues. You don't discipline her for being sick. The school needs to make an exception.

Lacee Pickering (Girard , 2023-01-20)

#586

If absences are excused for medical purposes, this should not be an issue. Check your policy and choose equitable education for your students.

Christine Lister (Liberty, 2023-01-20)

#587

Having multiple health issues was out of her control. She should not be punished for it.

Heather Martin (Maryville, 2023-01-20)

#591

I am a parent of three elementary students at Northeast Nodaway. I received a form last week about the A+ program and thought it was a great incentive for students to excell. This student is by definition a star student and shouldn't be penalized for her health issues in regard to attendance if she met the other requirements.

Elayna Danner (Parnell, 2023-01-20)

#596

This is a REASONABLE request. She has supplied documentation for multiple illnesses. Hasn't she suffered enough? Her grades remained outstanding throughout all this.

Brenda Comer (Tingley, 2023-01-20)

#597

Camryn is a dedicated and intelligent girl with a bright future, she deserves the respect of having her achievements and work acknowledged officially. Otherwise, her treatment is deliberately unjust and obscene.

Charlie Smith (Lawrence KS, 2023-01-20)

#598

No one has a say over health matter such as hers or is it fair she’s being punished for something out of her control.

Haley Dougherty (Hopkins, 2023-01-20)

#599

I believe absences due to a medical issue can not be helped and should not affect the student negatively

Jerry Saville (Bevier, 2023-01-20)

#600

I truly would like the school board to reconsider their decision based on the circumstances that this young lady endured. We all have uncontrollable issues that come up in your lives and I believe we all should be understanding and supportive of one another! Doesn’t everyone deserve that?! #✝️

Nicki Samson (Maryville, 2023-01-20)