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The Salem-Keizer School Board on Tuesday unanimously reaffirmed a policy saying the school district won’t maintain immigration records about student or their families, and will not allow immigration agents access to students on school grounds unless required by law.

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Board directors also voted to adopt new curricula for International Baccalaureate biology, physics, chemistry and music classes with a 6-0-1 vote, with Director Krissy Hudson abstaining.

The board unanimously approved other agenda items, including new grants and a communications policy between the board and district leadership.

More about the latest school board meeting is here.

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Salem payroll tax expected to make November ballot as Marion County begins verifying signatures
Organizers say they have submitted nearly 13,000 signatures in an attempt to refer the planned Salem payroll tax to voters in November. County and city officials say the petition will…
Salem payroll tax expected to make November ballot as Marion County begins verifying signatures
Organizers say they have submitted nearly 13,000 signatures in an attempt to refer the planned Salem payroll tax to voters in November. County and city officials say the petition will…
Waitlists open for new affordable housing developments in Salem
Mahonia Crossing, a private affordable housing complex in the South Gateway area, and Sequoia Crossings, a Salem Housing Authority property for chronically homeless people, are both beginning to lease apartments.
Waitlists open for new affordable housing developments in Salem
Mahonia Crossing, a private affordable housing complex in the South Gateway area, and Sequoia Crossings, a Salem Housing Authority property for chronically homeless people, are both beginning to lease apartments.
Secretary of state will disqualify legislators with 10 unexcused absences from running  in 2024
Senators deemed ineligible for re-election following a Republican-led walkout include Sen. Kim Thatcher of Keizer, who represents north Salem.
Secretary of state will disqualify legislators with 10 unexcused absences from running  in 2024
Senators deemed ineligible for re-election following a Republican-led walkout include Sen. Kim Thatcher of Keizer, who represents north Salem.

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