Immigration Rights and Resources

WHEREAS, the Reynolds School District Board is committed to the success of each and every student in all Reynolds schools and programs. 

WHEREAS, the mission of Reynolds School District is "We lead with equity to educate and support all students to graduate with the skills and confidence to thrive.”

WHEREAS, the Board believes that a safe and inviting environment would be disrupted by the presence of Immigration and Custom Enforcement officers who come onto Reynolds School District property to remove students or their family members or to obtain information about students and their families.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that any Immigration and Custom Enforcement officer intending to enter any Reynolds School District property must first notify the Superintendent in person. Adequate notice must be given so that steps can be taken to provide for the emotional and physical safety of students and staff.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent or designee is authorized to ask for the Immigration and Custom Enforcement agent's credentials, ask why they are requesting access, and request legal validity of the summons.

BE IT RESOLVED, that Immigration and Custom Enforcement officers must provide written authority from the office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement that directs its officers to enter District property and confirms their intent.

BE IT RESOLVED, that Reynolds School District staff shall not disclose the personal information of any Reynolds School District student pursuant to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and relevant law, or ask about a student's immigration status or that of the student's family members in accordance with Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise laws. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that within the next 90 days, the Superintendent shall develop a plan for teachers, administrators, and other staff on how to respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel who are requesting information about Reynolds students and families and/or are attempting to enter Reynolds property.

Adopted this 18th day of December 2024.

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General Guidelines for Reynolds School District Staff

1. Schools have a legal obligation to educate every child within the ages of 5 thru 21 who has not completed the 12 th grade. This obligation is not dependent on whether or not the child is legally within the United States.

2. Reynolds School District staff shall not ask about a student's immigration status or that of the student's family members.

3. Staff shall not disclose the personal information of any Reynolds School District students pursuant to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), relevant law and Board policies JO/IGBAB-AR Student Education Records Management, JOA Directory Information, and JOB Personally Identifiable Information.

4. All law enforcement initiated requests to interview or investigate students shall be done in accordance with Reynolds School District Administrative Regulation KN- AR(1) Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies, and KN-AR(2) Investigations Conducted on School Premises.

5. Any ICE officer intending to enter any Reynolds School District property, sponsored event, or bus must first notify the Superintendent, in person. Adequate notice must be given so that steps can be taken to provide for the emotional and physical safety of students and staff.

Procedures for Reynolds School District Staff in the Event of ICE Agents Attempting to Enter Any District Facility, Sponsored Event, or Bus

1. RSD staff are directed to immediately notify their supervisor, who will notify the Superintendent’s office, of the presence of ICE agents at any District facility, District sponsored event, or attempting to board any District bus.

2. RSD staff are to direct ICE agents to report to the Reynolds School District office immediately.

3. The Superintendent or designee will ask for the ICE agent's credentials, why they are requesting access, and request legal validity of the summons.

4. The Superintendent or designee will demand that ICE officers provide written notice of its legal authority to enter District property.

5. The Superintendent or designee shall attempt to notify the student’s parent/guardian prior to granting any interview for which there is appropriate legal authority. If the Superintendent or designee has been unable to contact the parent/guardian then they shall make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent/guardian as soon as possible after any interview has occurred.

6. RSD staff shall support students whose family members have been displaced because of an ICE action.