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Board hears OSBA and COSA legislative updates; members raise concern about Laken Riley Act
Summary
Director Sarni AI-Abdrabbuh and Superintendent Ryan Noss briefed the board on legislative items from the Oregon School Boards Association and the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators. Board members expressed concern that the recently passed Laken Riley Act conflicts with the district's prior support for undocumented students.
Director Sarni AI-Abdrabbuh and Superintendent Ryan Noss shared legislative updates from the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) and the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) and engaged the board in discussion on Jan. 9.
During board member comments, Director Sarni AI-Abdrabbuh acknowledged the district resolution passed in 2016 in support of undocumented students and families and "expressed concerns regarding the Laken Riley Act." Chair Luhui Whitebear said she was "expressed disappointment that the Laken Riley Act which was just passed is in direct opposition of decisions the Board has made in the past to support undocumented students, state sanctuary laws, and the statement the district recently issued to the community." The board did not take formal action on state legislation at the meeting; slides and the written debrief are in the archived packet.
Board members discussed coordination with regional partners and noted upcoming legislative sessions as relevant to district advocacy.
