Superintendent Diego Ochoa was joined by county leaders Monday morning and evening to share strategies and provide support for families in the district, reiterating the community’s commitment to protect immigrant residents and not cooperate with ICE.
San Mateo-Foster City School District families learned about a dedicated bilingual family support phone line — (650) 312-7331 — and email besafe@smfcsd.net for “two-way communication and support,” according to a press release.
The sessions also informed attendees of their rights if they have to navigate an encounter with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
San Mateo County Supervisor Noelia Corzo, County Attorney John Nibbelin, Foster City Police Chief Cory Call, San Mateo Police Chief Ed Barberini and Veronica Martinez, director of local nonprofit organization Faith in Action Bay Area, were all in attendance at one or both of the community meetings.
The meetings were held at Fiesta Gardens International School. If interested families were unable to attend the community meetings, visit smfcsd.net for more information.
The school district is not the only in the county to reiterate their commitment to not cooperate with ICE. The San Mateo County Office of Education has similar resources and information available for all students and families in the county on their website. Visit https://shorturl.at/Y0eeO to access.
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