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Board previews policy on student safety, privacy and handling of immigration agents
Summary
Board members discussed a draft, board‑proposed policy that would codify current district practices for responding to immigration enforcement and similar incidents. The draft grew from a previous resolution and will return for action at a future meeting.
Board members reviewed an informational draft policy intended to formalize district practices for student safety, privacy and encounters with immigration enforcement agents.
Dr. Nick Menarino explained the policy is a board‑proposed document that follows a resolution introduced at the last meeting. He said there was a small suggested wording change in the printed copy and that the board would receive an electronic version reflecting that edit.
A board member identified as Don described the policy’s origin in training the board received at the National School Boards Association (NSBA) conference and said the intent was to put current practices into writing so families and staff would know the district’s procedures. Don said district front office staff have been trained on how to interact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and similar situations, and the draft policy is intended to reflect those practices.
Member Brockman, who introduced the earlier resolution, is credited in the meeting record as having requested the policy follow‑up. Board members asked clarifying questions about wording and the process; the superintendent said the policy will be brought back for review and formal action at a subsequent regularly scheduled board meeting after additional input.
No formal action was taken on the policy at this meeting. The discussion was recorded as informational, with the expectation that the board will consider a revised draft at the next meeting.
