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District staff and community describe fear among immigrant families; administration details training and 'know your rights' workshops
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Staff and parents described immigrant families' fear after recent federal immigration actions; administrators outlined steps the district has taken since passing a 'safe-and-welcoming' resolution — communications, site protocols, and multiple "know your rights" workshops in Spanish and English with Latino Network.
At the Sept. 11 David Douglas School Board meeting, staff and community members described fear and trauma among immigrant families and urged the board to maintain clear protections under the district's safe-and-welcoming resolution.
Neli Nunez, an assistant-principal secretary and first-generation immigrant, said she has been "a safe space for many students" who fear separation from family because of immigration enforcement. "We must continue to stand strong in protecting the same people who contribute to our schools," she said.
Oscar Campos, an assistant principal, said placing…
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