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Gilroy Unified certifies school safety plans after parents and students press for stronger protections and immigrant outreach
Summary
Trustees certified comprehensive school safety plans after extended public comment and trustee questions about whether plans were developed by school site councils, included data and prevention strategies, and how the district would implement supports for immigrant families.
Trustees of the Gilroy Unified School District on Feb. 13 voted to certify the district’s comprehensive school safety plans after a multi‑hour discussion and a wave of public comment urging clearer protections and action for immigrant students.
Parents, students and community advocates told the board the district’s October resolution supporting immigrant families needs stronger, actionable follow‑through. “Gilroy Unified did not sign off on the county letter,” parent Andrea Hightower said during public comment, calling on the board to “show your support and develop and implement plans that will protect students and their families.” Jorge Mendoza, president of community organization Nueva Vida, said the resolution is “vague” and requested clearer, more readable communications for families with limited literacy.
The superintendent, Dr. Munshi, told the board the district has taken multiple steps since adopting the resolution:…
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