Parents and community urge district to publish immigrant rights, bolster anti‑racism training after reported incidents

Several parents and community members used the Visalia Unified School District board meeting on Feb. 11 to press the district for clearer, more frequent communications and additional staff training after reports of racial bullying and references to immigration enforcement at school sites.

Nut graf: Speakers — parents, nonprofit staff and students — asked the board to issue direct, multilingual notices about students’ rights if contacted by immigration enforcement, expand anti‑racism and trauma‑informed training for leadership and staff, and make mental‑health resources more available. Superintendent Kirk Schrum and trustees responded that district policy and state law guide district practice and that staff will continue to connect families to existing resources.

Public comment highlights and board…