FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) \u2014 Fresno Unified School District taking action after a student walkout and protest at Hamiliton K-12 School raised concerns about student safety. <\/p>\n
In a statement released Thursday, FUSD Superintendent Misty Her released a video statement, saying that the district is aware of the walkout and are dissappointed that some students chose to behanve in a way that does not reflect the school distict’s values.<\/p>\n
District leaders emphasize they are proud of the majority of students who have protested respectfully across Fresno County.<\/p>\n
Her is making it clear that student walkouts are not endorsed or sponsored by the district. <\/p>\n
Still, she said the safety of students remains the district\u2019s top priority.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe recognize and respect the important role protests play in our society,\u201d Her says, noting California law supports student civic engagement.<\/p>\n
However, she stressed that the district is deeply concerned when students leave campus and protests move into public streets.<\/p>\n
District and school staff have been monitoring walkouts and staying alongside students to help keep them safe, directing them to remain on sidewalks and obey traffic laws. <\/p>\n
FUSD Superintendent Misty Her addresses Hamilton K-12 School ICE walkout. (Video: Fresno Unified School District)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
However Her says growing safety concerns mean it is no longer safe for students to protest in the street.<\/p>\n
Because of that, the superintendent is urging parents and guardians to talk with their children and encourage them to remain on campus. <\/p>\n
Fresno Unified says it is committed to providing designated, safe spaces on school grounds where students can express their opinions and be heard.<\/p>\n
The district says students are not disciplined for peaceful protests, but signs containing profanity are not allowed. <\/p>\n