Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Dawn Chester, a Berkeley School District 87 employee, was placed on administrative leave by the School District on August 16, 2024, immediately following contact by the Westchester Police Department notifying the District that Ms. Chester was the subject of a pending investigation concerning her alleged conduct which occurred prior to her employment at District 87. On August 20, 2024, the District was notified by the Westchester Police Department that criminal charges had been filed against Ms. Chester as a result of the investigation. The District is fully cooperating with the Westchester Police Department and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in order to facilitate a thorough investigation, and has begun its own review of this matter.
This is an unfortunate situation, and I want to assure parents and students that our students and their safety remain the District’s number one priority.
Your child’s counselor and social worker will be available as needed. We do not have any additional information.
Parents should not hesitate to contact the Superintendent at 708-449-3356 to address any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Dan Sullivan
Superintendent