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Superintendent says district stands with immigrant families; highlights CPR training and free vision screenings
Summary
Superintendent Moises Aguirre told the board the district stands with immigrant families while clarifying legal limits and protections. He also updated trustees on a districtwide CPR‑AED training effort (about 14,822 students trained so far) and a new free vision‑screening partnership with VSP that will provide eyeglasses via a mobile clinic.
Superintendent Moises Aguirre used his Feb. 10 update to say the Sweetwater Union High School District stands "in solidarity with our immigrant community" while noting the district's limited legal authority and the steps it has taken to protect students.
Aguirre said the district has adopted legal protocols in consultation with general counsel, including asserting rights such as requesting a judge‑signed warrant before allowing law enforcement access to campuses. He said the district posted an immigration resources webpage for families and has partnered with local nonprofits to provide legal and social support. Aguirre referenced a recent state allocation (noting the governor's $50 million announcement) and said the district would explore available resources for local use.
CPR and vision screenings Aguirre and other trustees highlighted a district‑run CPR/AED training rollout: "So far, we have more than 14,822 students here at Sweetwater who've gone through the program," the superintendent said, and added that additional sessions this week could bring the total closer to 20,000 students.
Board members also described a vision‑screening initiative in partnership with local optometrists and VSP’s mobile clinic. The superintendent said the San Diego County Optometric Society and local volunteers have provided screenings and that VSP plans to bring a mobile clinic to manufacture eyeglasses on‑site for students with prescriptions, at no cost. Trustees noted the program recently received an award from the California Optometric Association.
Why it matters: The statements clarify the district’s stated support for vulnerable families while noting the district’s legal limits; the CPR and vision initiatives represent large‑scale student health interventions with immediate, tangible benefits, the superintendent said.
Ending: Aguirre said the district would continue to publish resources, partner with nonprofits and pursue funding opportunities to support families and student health programs.
