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Evergreen School Board adopts resolution affirming protections for undocumented students
Summary
The Evergreen School District Board unanimously adopted Resolution 7021 directing staff training, confidentiality protections and campus monitoring to limit disruption from immigration enforcement and reaffirm a welcoming environment for all students.
Evergreen School District's Board of Directors on March 11 adopted Resolution 7021, reaffirming its policy that school buildings should be safe, welcoming and inclusive for all students regardless of immigration or citizenship status.
The measure, which the board approved after a motion by Director Rob Perkins and a second from Director Bocanegra, cites federal and state law and directs district staff to continue training and enforce confidentiality and anti-harassment policies. "To the maximum extent permitted under law, we reaffirm our commitment to a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for every student," the resolution states in part.
The nut graf: Board members and students said the resolution updates earlier language and reflects recent student input and concerns about immigration enforcement in schools. The resolution lists specific directives to the superintendent and staff intended to reduce disruption from enforcement actions, require…
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