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West Chicago Teacher Resigns After 'Go ICE' Post as District Seeks Stability

The District 33 board accepted the Gary Elementary educator's voluntary resignation following paid leave during an investigation.

Overview

  • Meeting in closed session Thursday, the board approved the resignation effective immediately and said a separation agreement will follow.
  • District leaders said they began reviewing the case Jan. 22 after learning of a disruptive comment on the employee's personal social media account.
  • The teacher initially submitted and then withdrew an earlier resignation before being placed on paid administrative leave during the investigation.
  • The post reportedly said "Go ICE!" in response to a community article, prompting petitions and sharply split public comments at the board meeting.
  • More than 100 people had packed West Chicago City Hall on Jan. 26 to protest the post, and the mayor later said the district observed due process and should move on.