All districts β Local superintendents are issuing guidance to staff and communities concerning the possibility of U. Staff emotions range from concern to frustration, but at the core of it all, we are here for the kids and the families we serve. The executive order , signed by President Trump on Jan.
While ICE agents have not attempted to enter a local school as of February 4, according to Kent ISD Superintendent Ron Gorman, several school leaders who represent diverse districts with a large percentage of Hispanic and first-generation students are preparing staff, answering questions from teachers and parents, and making sure staff members know what steps to follow if a visit occurs at a school, bus stop or other facility.
In emailed communication to WPS principals and secretaries, Hoekstra shared the following instructions:. We are doing everything we can to protect the education of kids. To be prepared and understand how to best address concerns, many districts have consulted legal counsel regarding laws on student privacy. Hoekstra said Wyoming Public Schools do not track and will not provide immigration status of students or their family members to visitors.
Kenowa Hills Public Schools Superintendent Jerry Hopkins also said policies are in place to safeguard student information and privacy, in a letter to families emailed Jan.
Along with FERPA, he cited a school board policy that specifies steps to be taken by school officials during interactions with law enforcement agencies. Other districts including Grand Rapids, Kelloggsville, Godwin Heights and Godfrey-Lee have also sent communication following the federal changes, such as letters emailed to staff and students or social media posts.
