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Public commenter asks board for source of claim that 950 students didn't return due to ICE threats

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees · January 9, 2026
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Summary

During audience for guests, a resident requested the source for a figure Vice President Brady reportedly cited that 950 students did not return because of ICE threats; the presiding officer did not provide a source in open session.

Two members of the public addressed the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD board on Jan. 8. Rahidia Barmel offered thanks to the board for district support. Nicholas Arnelas raised a challenge about a previously cited figure, asking the board to provide the source for an assertion that 950 students did not return to the district because of threats from Immigration and…

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