Sunnyvale board adopts resolution limiting immigration enforcement on school grounds

The Sunnyvale School District Board of Education approved Resolution 2606, a policy intended to limit immigration-enforcement activity on district campuses and to designate the superintendent's office (or designee) as the district point of contact for enforcement access requests.

Superintendent Crossley said the resolution tightens protections and procedures so school staff can “focus on warm, welcoming environments” rather than interactions with enforcement, adding that “the district will not assist with any immigration enforcement at any of our school sites.” The superintendent described language drawn from countywide examples and said principals would defer requests to the central office.

Several public commenters told the board the proposal was needed. Courtney Jansen, a San Miguel parent, said she supported the resolution even though her children are not immigrants: “My kids are not immigrants, but they have many friends who are or come from immigrant families,” and she urged the board to be proactive in protecting students. Teacher and commenter Heather Burns thanked the board for rapid work to provide “know your rights” materials and community trainings.

Trustee (speaker 9) moved to approve the resolution, a second was recorded, trustees discussed the scope and the superintendent’s role as designee, and the board adopted the measure by voice vote. Board President Watson called for the vote and said the motion passed after trustees responded “aye.”

The resolution directs the superintendent’s office to coordinate communications to parents and staff, to provide translated materials and presentations to sites, and to work with county partners on trainings and outreach; Superintendent Crossley said a landing page and translated materials will be made available and that the district will use multiple channels to reach families.