Staff member at Bolingbrook school under investigation for alleged inappropriate communications

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (WLS) -- A staff member at a southwest suburban school is under investigation for allegedly communicating inappropriately with a 14-year-old student.

Bolingbrook police said that staff member works at Brooks Middle School.

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However, the student is from the Valley View School District in neighboring Romeoville.

Police and school officials said they quickly identified those involved and put a safety plan in place.

So far no charges have been filed and police said the incident remains under investigation.

The Valley View School District 365U issued a statement saying, "The Valley View School District 365U administration was notified of an investigation by the Bolingbrook Police Department regarding alleged inappropriate conduct by a Brooks Middle School staff member with a former Brooks Middle School student. As such, VVSD immediately began an internal investigation into the allegations and placed the staff member on administrative leave. The resulting investigation found that two additional employees were involved in inappropriate conduct towards the student. Both of these staff members were placed on administrative leave as well.
VVSD has scheduled a Special Meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM, at which time the VVSD Board will vote on the administrative recommendation to terminate the employment of those involved.

"VVSD is fully cooperating and working with the Bolingbrook Police Department to facilitate this ongoing investigation and at this time cannot share any additional details on this matter."