Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Student Access Immigration topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board adopts resolution assuring school access regardless of immigration status
Summary
Greeley-Evans School District 6 unanimously approved a resolution affirming that the district will follow federal and state law to protect students’ access to public education and will not collect immigration-status information.
GREELEY — The Greeley-Evans School District 6 Board of Education voted unanimously Jan. 27 to adopt a resolution affirming the district’s commitment to allow all children to access public education regardless of immigration status.
The resolution, read in English by Director Azari and in Spanish by Dr. Campos Spitzy, cites the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1982 decision in Plyler v. Doe and states that the district will follow all state and federal laws protecting students’ access to education. The board directed that the district continue enrollment and registration practices that “do not collect any information about students' migration documentation.”
Key commitments spelled out by the resolution include: not collecting or maintaining families’ immigration-status information; assisting families in keeping emergency contacts up to date and supporting families who feel at risk; forwarding any requests from federal immigration officials for entry into school property or requests to communicate with students under school supervision to the district’s legal counsel; and broadly communicating the district’s commitments around safety and anti-discrimination policies.
The resolution text referenced the Colorado Constitution and federal law and said recent federal announcements about nationwide immigration enforcement have created “confusion and anxiety” among families, which the resolution seeks to address by reaffirming district practices and supports.
Trustees discussed the resolution briefly and several members framed it as a reaffirmation of the district’s existing policies. The motion to adopt the resolution passed on a 6–0 vote.
Quotes: Director Azari read the English version; the resolution text referenced Plyler v. Doe. In accepting the proclamation earlier, Marlene Rich (a school counselor) said, “This month is not just a celebration, it's a vital reminder of the achievements, struggles, and resilience of black individuals and communities.” (Note: that quote was part of the Black History Month proclamation remarks and is included for context in the meeting.)
Ending: The board asked district staff to broadly communicate the commitments in the resolution to students, families and staff.
