Dear Families,
The Waterloo Community School District remains deeply committed to creating equitable and inclusive learning environments where students feel safe and valued. This includes supporting all students and families as outlined in our non-discrimination statement, which includes national origin. Click here to read this letter in Bosnian, Burmese, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, Marshallese, and Vietnamese.
We are aware of reported changes to federal immigration policies and practices and want to assure you of the measures we have in place within our schools.
Key Points of Support:
- The law guarantees all students receive free public education, regardless of their immigration status.
- We do not collect or maintain any information about students’ immigration status.
- Requests from immigration officials to access information or communicate with a student will be immediately referred to the WCSD District Office. We will work closely with legal counsel to ensure compliance with the law and comply with our legal requirement to safeguard students’ privacy and rights.
Our Safeguards:
- Any law enforcement action involving our schools must comply with proper legal authority.
- Building principals know the policies and processes in place to protect our students.
- We will continue protecting students’ constitutional and legal rights. We can only share student information as permitted under the law.
Important note: Please review and update your contact information in Infinite Campus to ensure we can communicate effectively with you. Accurate information helps us maintain our comprehensive school safety plans. Please take a moment to verify the following:
- Personal contact details (phone numbers and email addresses).
- Emergency contact information.
- Approved individuals who can pick up your child from school.
Please visit our Supports for Immigrant Students and Families webpage for more information. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.
Sincerely,
Jared R. Smith, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Waterloo Community School District
