The Coachella Valley Unified School District faced backlash after a U.S. Border Patrol recruiter was denied entry to a high school career fair. Chief Patrol Agent Gregory Bovino expressed concerns about the motives behind the decision via social media. Following public outcry, the district clarified that the incident was a mistake and promised disciplinary action against staff involved. The district reaffirmed the importance of exposing students to career opportunities in law enforcement, particularly given the community's demographic context related to immigration concerns.
"Agendas in Schools? After being invited to a career fair @ Coachella Valley High, the principal told our recruiter to leave - no explanation given," Chief Patrol Agent Gregory Bovino stated, pointing to concerns over motive.
The school district acknowledged the incident as an 'inadvertent' mistake, ensuring that involved staff would face disciplinary action and emphasizing their commitment to valuable discussions on career options.
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