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Board adopts procedure for immigration enforcement activity at schools

Regional School Unit 71 (RSU 71) · By Ben Guzovsky · Published Oct 27, 2026, 5:36 AM UTC · Board record: Jan 28, 2026

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Excerpt from RSU 71 Board of Directors - 01.28.2026 BOD Minutes.pdf for Board adopts procedure for immigration enforcement… — Official source excerpt: RSU 71 Board of Directors - 01.28.2026 BOD Minutes.pdf; editorial caption by Our School Board · source-evidence

What happened

At the January 28 meeting, eight people used public comment to ask how schools would respond to immigration enforcement (ICE) activity. The board then voted 7-0 to approve a district procedure for government agency activity related to school operations.

Why it matters to families

The procedure sets how staff handle requests from outside agencies, including immigration officers, at schools.

The evidence

January 28, 2026 minutes list the public comments and the 7-0 vote approving the procedure.

The source

January 28, 2026 board minutes

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