Flossmoor District 161 discussing teacher’s return to Western Avenue School following investigation

A staff member at Western Avenue Elementary School may return to Flossmoor Elementary District 161 following an investigation that resulted in no charges, according to Superintendent Dana Smith. Smith emailed the district community Tuesday announcing the unnamed faculty member and the district “will begin conversations regarding a future return to work in the District.

One commenter wrote she feels terrible for parents who have to send their child to a school where a teacher was investigated and faced a complaint. According to the 2021-2024 collective bargaining agreement on the District 161 website, teacher discipline must be in accordance with Illinois School Code. In Sec. 34-85 of the code, titled “removal for cause,” it does not appear being found guilty of a crime is a requirement for dismissal.

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