<p dir="ltr">Dear SFUSD Families, </p>
<p dir="ltr">As we prepare for the first day of school on Monday, August 18, I want to reaffirm SFUSD’s unwavering commitment to supporting and protecting the rights of our students, families, and staff, regardless of immigration status.</p>
<p dir="ltr">SFUSD is a sanctuary school district. This means that our schools are safe havens where all students are welcomed and valued, and where every child has the right to attend school, no matter their immigration status or that of their family members. </p>
<p dir="ltr">We will continue to work closely with the City and County of San Francisco and the California Department of Education to ensure that we have the most up to date resources and plans in place to support our immigrant communities. </p>
<p dir="ltr">We recognize that ongoing immigration enforcement activities across the country have created fear and anxiety in our communities. Please know that help is available. We encourage you to visit our <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/vdnILg0Q-HA6u4EZuOUAlg~~/AAAAARA~/REleah8C71eQVbQfv57wG_d21nvVo5YYuxNrPI3GbppDpe05sS1SP79jxLZkn1cygpI1hwG4L8YOnxqMk1MvXL4HGQqjnalTs7cxA7ur9wbDdXgqEWufzEyKcNl9laLhIWL_48rdxS97_lsS7MYVDj6fWlmW01UJa7jYtHmel0xaXu61FB7Nvm2OhZR50Smg">immigration policy and resources page</a> to learn about resources available to our community. You can also access additional information and services from the <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/6yPxi5rappzOQnTwV86b8A~~/AAAAARA~/nx_plyfd6mmowxr9P_7d5lfZvl5QYCcbNBIQlAJQcou7If5xT7EWqz3PrVVDv_6-Sbli9UO8hzYP97P3SYJ3_yQFgAd7J8JaFgZ0331KBd9RJJTkxhebOIEFYR3GE1o11zNlib6_3qwzEBS4NwIy5AP0rgtlHGo9CG-_8weg-G8~">San Francisco Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs</a>. </p>
<p dir="ltr">SFUSD has established clear protocols for school staff in the event that immigration officials attempt to enter our schools. At the beginning of each school year, all staff are required to review and understand these protocols so they are prepared to respond appropriately. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Here’s what you can do to prepare: </p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Complete your child’s emergency contact card so staff can know who to reach out to if you are unavailable. Visit <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/ICQLCUJNhgYBV4t9oQUY4A~~/AAAAARA~/3TBxI8i6Ld-pQv4tQ0G_L5E2nGd7zb-d16tMp4wLAnaauxugafUg2WPE5bn9mRZLeTX9c5i84Xjw_BMwnQHMJlhT4npqq2KJBbLEX25cPmK9cg5L5tV1vnewfSkUMl2K">sfusd.edu/emergencycard</a> to learn how. </p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Create a family emergency plan in case of separation or other disruptions. Guidance and tools are available on <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/vdnILg0Q-HA6u4EZuOUAlg~~/AAAAARA~/REleah8C71eQVbQfv57wG_d21nvVo5YYuxNrPI3GbppDpe05sS1SP79jxLZkn1cygpI1hwG4L8YOnxqMk1MvXL4HGQqjnalTs7cxA7ur9wbDdXgqEWufzEyKcNl9laLhIWL_48rdxS97_lsS7MYVDj6fWlmW01UJa7jYtHmel0xaXu61FB7Nvm2OhZR50Smg">our Immigration Resources page</a>. </p>
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<p dir="ltr">We will continue to support our immigrant communities every step of the way. </p>
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<p dir="ltr">In community, </p>
<p dir="ltr">Dr. Maria Su </p>
<p dir="ltr">SFUSD Superintendent </p><br><br><hr />
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