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Residents urge PCCS to protect immigrant and transgender students after national incidents

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Board of Education · January 14, 2026
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Multiple public commenters called on the district to adopt immediate protections for immigrant students in light of recent ICE actions and to reinforce support for transgender students facing proposed federal restrictions; speakers asked for districtwide protocols, staff training, and clear communications to families.

During the citizens‑comment periods, several residents raised urgent safety and civil‑rights concerns tied to national events.

Heather Gattney asked the district to confirm that school‑level training on anti‑harassment, bullying and transgender/gender‑nonconforming student policy had occurred and requested follow‑up assessments to ensure implementation across staff. She also urged the district to prepare protocols in case of ICE enforcement at schools and to consider…

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