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District says it will require court papers before cooperating with immigration enforcement and will notify families
Summary
A student asked the board about recent executive orders broadening immigration-enforcement arrests in public places; the superintendent said the district will require a warrant or judicial document before cooperating, will consult legal counsel and will provide resources to potentially affected families.
A former student asked the board during public participation about recent executive orders authorizing broader immigration-enforcement activity in public places, including schools. The board heard from district administrators that the Hyde Park Central School District will require judicially authorized documents before permitting any enforcement action on site.
Superintendent response and procedures
The superintendent said the district must balance compliance with law and protecting students' educational access. She told the board that if law-enforcement or federal agents present at a school, the district's first priority would be minimizing disruptions to students'education (keeping students in place and preventing hallway congestion). The administration said it will request and review any warrant or judicial paperwork and will consult the district's attorneys to determine the appropriate response.
Family support and communication
The superintendent said the district's family outreach team is assembling resources for potentially affected families and will share them when ready. She described the district's aim to maintain inclusive school environments and to contact emergency contacts listed for affected students as needed.
Ending: protocol and resources
Administrators said they will treat any appearance by enforcement agents as an incident requiring legal review, will seek counsel before complying with requests that affect students or families and will provide families with compiled resources and legal information as the district collects it.
