During a recent school board meeting, student speaker Rowan Bilodeau raised urgent concerns regarding safety and ethics in schools, particularly in relation to bullying and the actions of some parents. Bilodeau expressed confusion over the contradiction between calls for increased school safety measures, such as more School Resource Officers (SROs) and full-body scanners, and the behavior of certain parents who have allegedly invited extremist groups into schools.
Bilodeau highlighted the dangers of doxxing, a form of cyberbullying that involves sharing personal information without consent, and criticized adults for setting a poor example for students. The speaker emphasized that the digital footprint left by individuals can have lasting consequences, and questioned the safety implications of publicly sharing images and personal details of students, which could endanger the entire school community.
The speaker also shared personal experiences of harassment related to their clothing choices, expressing fear over potential repercussions from being targeted online. Bilodeau called for the board to take action against behaviors that incite violence and bullying, urging members to consider the safety of all students, particularly those from marginalized communities.
The meeting continued with additional speakers, including Wilton Morats, a junior at Millbrook High School, indicating ongoing discussions about student safety and community concerns.