A Message from Intermediate District 287

Dear 287 Families and Caregivers,

I know many of you are feeling worry and uncertainty related to immigration enforcement (ICE) activity in our broader community. Intermediate District 287 is a safe, welcoming place for every student and family/caregiver, regardless of immigration status.

We do not collect information about a student’s or family’s immigration status for enrollment or attendance, and all students have the same right to attend school and receive services. If any law enforcement or immigration officials come to our schools, we will follow the law, protect student privacy, and consult our legal counsel before granting access to non‑public areas or student information.

Our counselors, social workers, and other student support staff are available if your student is feeling stress or fear related to this issue, and we can connect families/caregivers with trusted community resources for additional support.

If your contact information has changed, please reach out to your student’s school so we can stay connected with you.

Intermediate District 287 cannot provide legal advice. However, there are many local community resources available to families/caregivers. Below is a list of some local resources:

• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota— Know Your Rights
• Minnesota Welcome Center
• Immigrant & Refugee Affairs - City of Minneapolis
• Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
• We Have Rights | American Civil Liberties Union
• Minnesota Department of Education Message
• Refugee and Immigrant Helpline

We are sharing these resources for informational purposes only and do not endorse any organization's point of view.

Thank you for trusting Intermediate District 287 with your students. We stand with every student and family/caregiver in our community.

Sincerely,

Marcy Doud

Superintendent