Roseville Area School District stands with immigrant students
Superintendent sends message about ICE to district families
Yesterday in the wake of a federal ICE agent killing a woman in Minneapolis, Superintendent of Roseville Area Schools Jenny Loeck sent a message to district families communicating care and concern for people who may be feeling heightened anxiety as a result of the shooting and the presence of ICE in the Twin Cities. She emphasized the district's commitment to immigrant students and families. She also confirmed that, contrary to rumors, there had been no ICE presence at Roseville Area High School grounds on Jan. 7.
"As we enter 2026, I want to reiterate, clearly and publicly, our unwavering commitment to our immigrant students and families. You are valued members of our community. We stand with you, and we will continue to support your right to live and learn in a country that professes to be a land of opportunity. The education our students receive in Roseville Area Schools is and must continue to be a pathway to safety and stability. That is not only our mission; it is a human right that every one of our students deserves," Loeck wrote.
There were ICE agents at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis on Jan. 7 and Minneapolis Public Schools are closed the rest of the week. School is in session for Roseville Area Schools.
Under FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), personal information about students and families is protected. Public schools cannot provide private information about students, including immigration status, to anyone without an order from a US District Court.
In December, the school district hosted a virtual Know Your Rights with ICE webinar, led by a representative from the ACLU of Minnesota, for district families.
If you want to watch the recording, it is available online. The webinar goes over what to do if an ICE agent comes to your home, approaches you in your vehicle, comes to your workplace, etc. It also provides a script for asserting your rights and an opportunity to practice saying the words. The webinar also provides suggestions for community response. Live interpretation in Spanish and Somali was provided during the webinar, but the recording is in English:
For more information on the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, check out coverage from the Sahan Journal, Minnesota Reformer, and Minnesota Public Radio, among other local journalism outlets.
Naomi Krueger
