Hinsdale District 86 school board approves ADA settlement with former Hinsdale South band director

The Hinsdale High School District 86 school board settled a lawsuit against former Hinsdale South High School band director Kirk Hickman, on June 13.

Hickman was fired in March 2022, a month later he filed a lawsuit against the school district, school board, and Hinsdale South, alleging they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and Human Rights Act. In a 4-0 vote, members Catherine Greenspon, Peggy James, Heather Kartsounes and Jeff Waters approved the settlement; members Asma Akhras, Abed Rahman and Terri Walker were not present during the June 13 meeting.

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