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North Wasco reads family letter, promises staff training after public questions on ICE, student privacy
Summary
After public comments from community members, Superintendent Dr. Bernal read a district letter affirming students' rights and outlined staff training and communications about interactions with federal immigration agents. The board did not take a formal vote but staff trainings and family communications were scheduled.
Amber Orion, a community member, asked the board for clearer language in a district document on how schools should respond if federal immigration agents appear on campus. "If ICE or federal agents arrive at my school, do I have to let them in?" Orion asked during public comment, pressing for specific exceptions and consistent language for who on staff should be notified.
Martha Verdus Cortega, identified as director of Immigrant Health Centers for the Hood River Latino Network, urged the board to adopt a formal resolution protecting undocumented students similar to one in the neighboring district: "I am here to ask…
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