Petition asks Watertown schools to reconsider backpack restrictions
An online petition asking the Watertown City School District to reconsider restrictions on carrying backpacks between classes had 1,098 signatures as of Wednesday evening.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
An online petition is asking the Watertown City School District to reconsider restrictions that prevent students from carrying backpacks between classes. The petition had 1,098 signatures as of Wednesday evening.
Natosha Butts started the Change.org petition on Aug. 29. It is addressed to the school district and has drawn hundreds of verified signatures.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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