[200~‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ On Thursday, January 6th, 2022 at 1:22 PM, Tom Williams wrote: > The book has been a hot button issue in other States with parents discovering it on the shelves and successfully campaigning to have it removed. Essex High School took a proactive approach and notified all parents of the presence of the book and their justification for having it available to students. When I did my own independent research, I discovered how disturbing the graphical images are and requested from the administration how to file a complaint. They responded professionally and promptly to my request. I have not heard anything else yet about next steps. > > On Thu, Jan 6, 2022 at 12:15 PM vtleaks wrote: > >> You are most welcome ! If i may ask how did you even become aware of this >> particular book in the Essex HS library ? >> >> Sent with [ProtonMail](https://protonmail.com/) Secure Email. >> >> ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ >> On Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 at 1:13 PM, Tom Williams wrote: >> >>> OK, thanks for your reply. >>> I'm not trying to stir up trouble as much as shine a light on an area where our kids are at risk. >>> Best, >>> Tom >>> >>> On Wed, Jan 5, 2022 at 10:05 AM vtleaks wrote: >>> >>>> Dear Tom: >>>> >>>> Thank you for responding ! At Vtleaks we used to run infrastructure to allow for anonymous leaks >>>> but noone ever used it. Now we mostly focus on public records requests to expose bad stuff to light. >>>> >>>> I will be posting the results of this PRR soon once i have time. >>>> >>>> Sent with [ProtonMail](https://protonmail.com/) Secure Email. >>>> >>>> ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ >>>> On Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at 9:28 PM, Tom Williams wrote: >>>> >>>>> I have not heard of VT Leaks before... My complaint about the pedophilia pornographic drawings in a book in the Essex High School Library isn't a "leak"... it's a matter of public record. If you want to cover this, just do a few minutes of image searching on Google and you will find pictures from this book showing an under-age male giving another male a blow job. I can't believe there is even any debate on an issue like this. It's very simply inappropriate to have that kind of sexually explicit material in any public school. >>>>> >>>>> Tom >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Dec 22, 2021 at 2:11 PM vtleaks wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Dear Mr Williams: >>>>>> >>>>>> I am a researcher for VTLeaks which is a transparency >>>>>> organization in VT. For the most part we seek newsworthy >>>>>> information from Vermont public organizations and publish it. >>>>>> >>>>>> I came across your name and email in a Public Record >>>>>> request to the Essex High School regarding the recent >>>>>> controversy about the book and the LGBTQIA+ >>>>>> club at the high school. I have a few questions that I hope >>>>>> you will be willing to answer. >>>>>> >>>>>> 1) Why does the presence of this book ('Gender Queer') >>>>>> concern you ? What, specifically, is it about the book >>>>>> that sparks your concern ? >>>>>> >>>>>> 2) Can you comment on the way you were received by Essex >>>>>> High School Officials when you filed your complaint ? >>>>>> >>>>>> 3) How did the Essex Police Department treat you when you >>>>>> made your complaint ? Did they take you seriously ? >>>>>> >>>>>> 4) Are you planning on taking any additional actions if >>>>>> the school and police don't act ? Can you speak to what >>>>>> these may be ? >>>>>> >>>>>> 5) Is there anything else you wish to share with VTLeaks ? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thank you for taking the time to respond to these questions. >>>>>> >>>>>> Sincerely >>>>>> VTLeaks >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent with [ProtonMail](https://protonmail.com/) Secure Email.[201~