Rochester Public Schools passes resolution protecting students amid ICE enforcement, sees absenteeism decline

Rochester Public Schools passes resolution protecting students amid ICE enforcement, sees absenteeism decline

ROCHESTER — Although student absenteeism has decreased in recent days, Rochester Public Schools has reiterated its stance on protecting students from immigration enforcement on district property. The district’s School Board unanimously approved a resolution on the matter on Tuesday, Feb. 3, and also heard about the issue during comments from the public. Among those speakers from the public was Vince Wagner, president of the district’s teachers u…