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Board adopts unanimous resolution opposing militarized immigration enforcement, affirms support for immigrant families
Summary
In a special meeting called on 24‑hour notice the Santa Cruz County Board of Education unanimously adopted Resolution 25‑20 condemning militarized immigration enforcement near schools and affirming protections, trauma‑informed supports and legal advocacy for immigrant students and families.
The board convened a special meeting on June 12 to consider Resolution 25‑20, which opposes the use of militarized federal or unauthorized law‑enforcement operations near schools and affirms the district's commitment to supporting immigrant families. Superintendent Dr. Sabah framed the resolution as a response to recent enforcement actions in other parts of the state and country, saying such operations "cause fear and trauma" in mixed‑status households and disrupt students' learning.
Trustees spoke in support of the resolution during the special session. Trustee Van Allen said the board must defend "liberty and justice for all," and Trustee Williams called the resolution "worth the special meeting" because schools must remain safe places. The motion to adopt Resolution 25‑20 passed on a unanimous roll‑call vote. The board requested staff circulate the final adopted resolution for distribution to partner districts and community organizations.
