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Parent urges Sherman ISD to proactively inform families about immigration‑enforcement encounters at schools
Summary
A parent asked the Sherman ISD board to be proactive about possible ICE encounters at schools and to educate parents about their rights, saying student safety should be the top priority.
Mikaela Hoops addressed the board during public comment to urge the district to be proactive about reports in the media regarding possible encounters by immigration enforcement officers (ICE) at schools. Hoops identified herself as a parent with a child at Fairview Elementary and said she appreciates the district's prioritization of student safety.
Hoops asked the district to gather information, educate staff and parents about rights and how families can support one another, and to keep student safety central. "Student safety is number 1," she said, and suggested the district inform parents about rights and supports available while officials educate themselves on district plans she had discussed with her principal.
The board thanked Hoops for bringing the issue forward. The speaker noted she could not stay for the entire meeting because of a commitment but said she hoped the remarks would move the conversation forward.
No formal board action was taken on the public comment at the meeting; the superintendent was asked to provide follow‑up where appropriate.
