Help Mallory return to school!
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Mallory is a 19 year old senior high student enrolled in Greene County Tech School District in Paragould, Arkansas. Mallory has cerebal palsy and is completely dependent on caregivers for her needs. Mallory is in general education classes and well liked by her peers. She attended prom last year - getting the honor of the "first dance" and currently serves on the Student Counsel. Mallory is on an IEP (Individualized Education Plan), which provides her critically needed supports and services such as a personal care aide to feed her, give her water when needed, push her wheelchair, and assist her in class. Mallory cannot attend school without an aide to assist her with her personal care needs.
Currently, the Superintendent of the Greene County Tech School District, Gene Weeks, will not allow Mallory to come to school and has refused to provide for Mallory’s daily care needs (feeding, drinking, toileting, etc) as required by Mallory's IEP. The District has been ordered to allow Mallory to follow Mallory's IEP, but has steadfastly refused to allow Mallory to return to school unless her mother, a single parent with a full-time job, or her sister, a full-time college student, comes to school with her to care for her personal care needs. Neither Mallory's mother or her sister can do this. As her attorney, I have tried every avenue and currently the Arkansas Department of Education has told me there is nothing they or their Hearing Officer assigned to Mallory's case can do to get Mallory back into school. I could go to federal court and try an injunction. However, I fear it will take too long and by the time that process runs its course, Mallory's senior year of high school will be over and her friends will be gone.
Therefore, I am asking for you help for Mallory to be able to return to Greene County Tech High School. Mallory's mother has found a subsitute teacher that has worked with Mallory and is willing to attend school with her and care for her daily needs. There are 55 days left of school this year. In order to pay the cost for Mallory's aide and transportation, she needs a total of $3,850 - ($70 per day).
Please consider helping this family, and forward this to whoever you know that may be able to help Mallory. If we raise money above the amount needed, we will use this to obtain additional education services for Mallory, as she has not been allowed to attend school since October 27, 2016. Without your assistance, Mallory will miss prom, graduation, and many other senior activities that her same aged peers will enjoy.
PLEASE HELP MALLORY GRADUATE!
Currently, the Superintendent of the Greene County Tech School District, Gene Weeks, will not allow Mallory to come to school and has refused to provide for Mallory’s daily care needs (feeding, drinking, toileting, etc) as required by Mallory's IEP. The District has been ordered to allow Mallory to follow Mallory's IEP, but has steadfastly refused to allow Mallory to return to school unless her mother, a single parent with a full-time job, or her sister, a full-time college student, comes to school with her to care for her personal care needs. Neither Mallory's mother or her sister can do this. As her attorney, I have tried every avenue and currently the Arkansas Department of Education has told me there is nothing they or their Hearing Officer assigned to Mallory's case can do to get Mallory back into school. I could go to federal court and try an injunction. However, I fear it will take too long and by the time that process runs its course, Mallory's senior year of high school will be over and her friends will be gone.
Therefore, I am asking for you help for Mallory to be able to return to Greene County Tech High School. Mallory's mother has found a subsitute teacher that has worked with Mallory and is willing to attend school with her and care for her daily needs. There are 55 days left of school this year. In order to pay the cost for Mallory's aide and transportation, she needs a total of $3,850 - ($70 per day).
Please consider helping this family, and forward this to whoever you know that may be able to help Mallory. If we raise money above the amount needed, we will use this to obtain additional education services for Mallory, as she has not been allowed to attend school since October 27, 2016. Without your assistance, Mallory will miss prom, graduation, and many other senior activities that her same aged peers will enjoy.
PLEASE HELP MALLORY GRADUATE!
Organizer and beneficiary
Theresa Caldwell
Organizer
Paragould, AR
Carla Wilson
Beneficiary
