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Board discusses ASBSD guidance: designate point of contact for ICE/CBP visits and rely on subpoenas and FERPA
Summary
Following ASBSD guidance, the board discussed designating a district staff point of contact (suggested: Mr. Baldwin) to handle ICE or CBP inquiries, require written documentation or subpoenas before sharing student information, and consult legal counsel on any enforcement requests.
The board reviewed advice circulated by ASBSD on handling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) visits and discussed designating a trained staff contact to manage requests.
District counsel and administrators recommended following a uniform approach: require agents to present paperwork and subpoenas, involve the superintendent or designated contact and notify parents/guardians where possible, and consult the district attorney before releasing student records. The Buildings & Grounds/administration lead (S6) summarized the suggested steps and recommended Mr. Baldwin as the primary contact for such visits, with remote backups as needed.
Trustees emphasized not interfering unnecessarily with lawful authorities while also protecting student privacy: staff reiterated thatFERPA prohibits disclosure of student personally identifiable information without appropriate consent or legal compulsion. The board agreed to monitor ASBSD guidance and incorporate any required policy updates; no formal policy vote occurred at the meeting.
