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Mark West board approves policy on response to immigration enforcement
Summary
The Mark West Union School District Board on Feb. 10 approved a new Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 1445 (Response to Immigration Enforcement) after members discussed differences between federal and state guidance and heard a staff clarification about following state law.
The Mark West Union School District Board of Trustees voted on Feb. 10 to adopt Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 1445, titled "Response to Immigration Enforcement." On a motion by Trustee Tracy Lavin‑Kendall and seconded by Trustee Victor McKnight, the policy was approved with four votes in favor and one abstention (Aye=4, Ney=0, Abstention=1).
Trustee Smith expressed concern about the policy during discussion; Superintendent Dr. Rachel Valenzuela responded that school districts in California must follow state guidance even when federal and state positions differ. The board record states the district will implement the policy as adopted and that Superintendent Valenzuela provided an overview of the specifics prior to the vote.
The decision was procedural and policy-making; no implementation timeline or operational directives beyond adoption were recorded in the meeting minutes. The meeting minutes note the policy was considered as action item 11.4.1 and references the board's obligation to comply with state law.
