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Board debates immigration‑enforcement policy language and training as deadline nears
Summary
Trustees discussed a revised immigration‑enforcement board policy, flagged potentially confusing language about staff obligations when enforcement activity occurs off campus, and agreed to pursue additional legal guidance and staff training before the March 1 filing deadline.
The board reviewed an updated draft board policy addressing immigration enforcement and raised concerns about clarity and staff safety as the March 1 submission deadline approaches.
Trustees and staff focused on a passage that says district staff "shall not obstruct, interfere with, or otherwise impede" an enforcement officer who "nonetheless enters a district provided transportation" (language in the policy addressing non‑district‑property incidents such as field trips or off‑site events). One board member said the sentence looked contradictory to earlier sections that limit access to school sites without proper subpoenas or warrants and asked staff to clarify the scope.
Superintendent Alejandro Alvarez and staff explained the paragraph is intended to cover locations that are not district property (for example, field trips or chartered transportation) and to prevent staff from endangering themselves by physically obstructing law enforcement. Staff told trustees they would provide additional training and standard protocols to clarify the expectations for different employee groups (security, bus drivers, office staff). The board also noted an invitation to an external webinar titled "When ICE Comes to School: Legal Responsibilities and Action Plans for Educators" and said staff would evaluate that resource and bring recommended training back to the board.
Because the policy must be uploaded by March 1, trustees recommended approving the policy as an interim step and returning with any clarifications after legal review and a training plan, rather than delaying submittal.
No final, permanent change was adopted at the meeting; board members directed staff to return with clearer language, training details and legal counsel input as needed.
