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Superintendent says district won’t assist immigration enforcement, outlines supports after ICE activity
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Rodriguez told the Morris School District board that recent ICE activity has worried students and families, emphasized that the district does not engage in immigration enforcement, and listed counseling, social workers and community partners (including Nourish NJ and the Morris Area Clergy Council) as supports; the board pledged to post resource information within two days.
Dr. Rodriguez, the Morris School District superintendent, told the board that recent ICE activity in town has “deeply impacted members of our school community” and that some students and families are experiencing fear, confusion and distress. The superintendent said the district’s immediate focus is keeping schools "calm, welcoming, and centered on instruction" and ensuring that students who are struggling emotionally receive counseling and social-work support.
Why it matters: Districts have limited authority over immigration enforcement but substantial responsibility for student safety and…
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