SANCTUARY SCHOOLS. In the spirit of Xxxxxx x. Xxx, 000 X.X. 000 (1982), Epic Academy, hereinafter also referred to as the Employer, has consistently afforded students access to a high quality public education at Epic Academy, regardless of their immigration status and is committed to continue this practice. Epic Academy, is an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) designated “sensitive location” in which ICE enforcement activities would pose a severe disruption to the learning environment and educational setting for students and their families. The Employer and the Union jointly declare that the buildings and grounds of Epic Academy are sanctuary spaces for all students, parents, administrators, bargaining unit members, and community members and jointly commit to defend the right to a free and safe learning environment. Students and families trust Epic Academy to maintain their safety and the integrity of their family units. To xxxxxx this continued trust, school personnel shall not inquire about or record a student’s or a family member’s immigration status and, pursuant to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”), shall not disclose, without parental consent, the immigration status of any student or other personally identifiable information. Epic Academy recognizes the trust families place in them and shall not voluntarily divulge information to immigration agents to the fullest extent possible under the law. Epic Academy and its staff have the right to be the first line of protection for students and families against unwarranted and detrimental immigration and enforcement actions. Upon request by ICE agents to enter Epic Academy grounds, Epic Academy administration shall verify the immigration agent’s credentials, ask the agent why the agent is requesting access, and ask to see a warrant signed by a federal or state Judge. Immigration agents and all other law enforcement agencies seeking entry to the school or its grounds shall be asked to provide written authority from ICE or the appropriate authority instructing them to enter Epic Academy’s property and for what purpose as well as a warrant signed by a federal or state Judge. In the spirit of this commitment to a sanctuary school zone, absent exigent circumstances and/or a duly signed federal or state warrant and written authority from ICE supervisors, agents of ICE shall not be permitted access to Epic Academy grounds or any records contained therein, nor shall Epic Academy otherwise release to any thir...
SANCTUARY SCHOOLS. 36.1. The Employer acknowledges and adopts the ‘Chicago Board of Education’s Guidelines Regarding School Interactions with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement’ issued in February 2017, and any and all future CPS policy on sanctuary protections for students, parents, and employees.
SANCTUARY SCHOOLS. 16.1 In the spirit of Xxxxxx x. Xxx, 000 X.X. 000 (1982), the Employer has consistently afforded students access to a high quality public education at Latino Youth High School and Pilsen Wellness Center regardless of their immigration status and is committed to continue this practice.
SANCTUARY SCHOOLS. 21.1. In the spirit of Xxxxxx x. Xxx, 000 X.X. 000 (1982), Urban Prep has consistently afforded students access to a high-quality public education at Urban Prep regardless of their immigration status and is committed to continue this practice.
SANCTUARY SCHOOLS. 1. In the spirit of Xxxxxx x. Xxx, 000 X.X. 000 (1982), the Schools have consistently afforded students access to a high quality public education regardless of their immigration status and is committed to continue this practice. The Schools are committed to continuing to do so, consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
