Petition Calls for Increased Bullying Awareness in Kings Park Schools

An online petition is hoping to catch the attention of Kings Park school district administrators and focus it on bullying within local schools. 

A Change.org petition titled "Kings Park School Administration: Have more awareness on Bullying/ Anti-Bullying Assemblies" is quickly gaining attention and signatures from Kings Park residents and the surrounding communities. 

The short online petition's introduction reads, "We as a school need to be more aware of bullying and how to stop it. It's disgusting how mean we all are to one another. And it's disappionting that the administrative staff does not do a good job of punishing the bullies. Kings Park needs to change before something tragic happens. So please sign this petition." 

The attached letter form simply asks Kings Park school administrators to "Have more awareness on Bullying/ Anti-Bullying Assemblies." It reached 50 signatures as of Nov. 30, and as of 5 p.m. Tuesday had 79 supporters including current Kings Park students, parents and alumni. 

One supporter Bill Kacyem, of Smithtown, wrote, "Because bullying is a prevailing and pervasive problem today and there's not enough to prevent it. So many poor souls are getting ostracized because of who they are and people see this but say nothing. We need to make a change, even if it starts small."

The petition is seeking 21 signatures before it reaches its minimum goal. 

Kings Park residents have recently taken to Kings Park Patch's boards voicing concern about bullying in the schools and how it is handled. 

Do you think bullying is an issue is Kings Park Schools and how would you rate school officials on their handling of it? Tell us in the comments below.