Parents of students at Northwest Elementary School Amityville say an employee allegedly dressed as an ICE agent for the school’s Hero Day on Wednesday.
Amityville Union Free School District officials said in a statement they are aware of the allegation.
District Statement:
The Amityville Union Free School District is aware of an allegation involving a
district staff member who affixed an acronym to their clothing that was perceived
by some members of the school community as offensive or inappropriate in the
educational setting.
The District takes all concerns related to the school environment seriously,
particularly when they may impact students, staff, or families.
Upon learning of the situation, the staff member was immediately reassigned to a
non-school setting pending a full review. The District is currently investigating the
matter in accordance with established personnel procedures.
Our top priority is to ensure that our schools remain safe, inclusive, and
welcoming spaces for all students and families. As this is a personnel matter, we
are not able to provide further details at this time.