Change in status for protected areas

As you may be aware, a policy that once protected schools from immigration enforcement was rescinded on Jan. 20, 2025. This change has led to uncertainty over how school districts should respond if agents from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) visit schools. 

We are hopeful that the sanctity of our schools will be protected and respected, and as a District, we remain committed to ensuring our buildings are safe places for students to learn and grow. 

As part of that commitment, we are actively working with our solicitor and other school districts to understand how this change in policy affects public schools and what school representatives are required to do by law if visited by ICE. 

We will pay close attention to evolving guidance and are putting plans in place, even though we believe any visits from ICE are unlikely. We are consulting with legal counsel to ensure that we are compliant with the law but also sensitive to the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and families.