Parents Outraged By ICE Detention Facility Service Hours Request
A Belleville High School guidance counselor mistakenly invited 11th graders to earn service hours at an ICE detention facility. The proposed volunteer opportunity, which involved making sandwiches for detainees, drew significant outrage from parents and community members concerned about the facility’s reported conditions and the impact on students, particularly those with immigrant backgrounds. The school district has acknowledged the error, attributing it to an unauthorized post by the counselor and stating that the message did not align with district protocols or expectations. While the incident was promptly addressed, parents are seeking accountability and assurance that the district’s values reflect its diverse student population.
John Q. Hosedrinker