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Franklin-McKinley board adopts resolution opposing proposed ICE detention center near Gilroy
Summary
Trustee Rodriguez introduced and the board adopted a resolution declaring the district a safe zone and opposing the expansion of ICE detention capacity in Santa Clara County; trustees debated jurisdiction and student impact prior to roll-call approval.
Trustee Rodriguez introduced a resolution opposing the operation or expansion of ICE detention centers in Santa Clara County and calling Franklin‑McKinley a safe zone for students. He opened with a personal narrative describing an incident—used as an illustrative example—of federal agents detaining a community member and outlined concerns about medical care, due process, and the number of detainees without criminal convictions. "I'm proposing this resolution to oppose that detention center here in Santa Clara County," Rodriguez said.
The board debated whether the district should take a position on a county‑level detention proposal and whether it was within their jurisdiction. President Hong and Trustee Sanchez both framed the resolution as classroom‑relevant because fear and uncertainty in families affect student attendance and belonging; Trustee Cooper argued it lay outside the board’s direct purview and announced he would abstain. Trustee Rodriguez asked for a roll‑call vote to record accountability. The motion passed by roll call with a majority in favor; administration will transmit the resolution to federal, state and county representatives as requested in the motion.
