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Public commenters raise ICE/child‑safety concerns; Education Foundation reports $215,000 raised
Summary
During public comment Deborah Smith urged deference to ICE operations citing cases of recovered missing children and warned about fentanyl risks; Melissa Lewis of the Jackson County Public Schools Education Foundation reported the foundation raised approximately $215,000 since August 2024 and invited board support for a Feb. 27 prom fundraiser.
Two members of the public used the board’s public comment period on Jan. 20 to address different issues: one raised concerns about immigration enforcement and child safety; the other described Education Foundation fundraising and upcoming community events.
Deborah Smith told the board she was reluctant to make certain remarks with a child present and deferred some comments to a later meeting or written…
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