Valerie, a sophomore at Morton East High School, didn’t let her nervousness stop her when she stepped up to the podium to speak at the monthly District 201 (D201) school board meeting on October 8 at the Morton Freshman Center.
Behind her were nearly 100 attendees, including students, parents, and community members who expressed their frustrations and anger that the district has not implemented policies that protect student safety during the ongoing ICE raids. Those who spoke cited recent events, including an email sent by Superintendent Michael Kuzniewski which they claim dismissed students’ fears.
Two other incidents that were mentioned occurred on October 7 when Berwyn police officers interrupted activists handing out know your rights information outside Morton West High School and another when School Board President Jeffrey Pesek shoved anti-ICE protestors at the Houby Day parade on October 5…