WGN News – Latin School of Chicago Investigation
Families are demanding an independent investigation into the Latin School of Chicago. They say administrators and the board of trustees have ignored racism, anti-semitism and bullying for years. The family’s attorney says the school allowed middle schoolers to perform a Nazi anthem in band class. The attorney also says the school failed to address or […]
Elite $46,000-a-year Chicago school rocked by anti-Semitism
An elite $46,000-a-year private school has come under fire for alleged rampant bullying and anti-Semitism and parents are now demanding change or else, DailyMail.com has learned exclusively. The Latin School of Chicago is a K-12 institution with a history of privileged graduates such as Nancy Reagan and the children of Illinois billionaire Governor J.B. Pritzker. But the parents, after staying […]
Latin School CFO Michael Szczepanek Resigns
Chief Financial Officer Michael Szczepanek resigned from Latin this week after occupying the position since 2019. His last day will be today, January 31. In an email to school faculty, Head of School Thomas Hagerman shared that Mr. Szczepanek “decided to leave Latin to pursue other opportunities.” Aiming to ensure a smooth transition, Dr. Hagerman […]
The Latin School of Chicago Investigated by Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
International law firm Boies Schiller Flexner LLP has been retained to conduct an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other misconduct by the officers and directors of the Latin School of Chicago (“Latin” or the “School”). The investigation is focused on the School’s handling of incidents of bullying, discrimination, and harassment, as well […]
Board Members on Hot Seat at Latin School of Chicago for “Persistent Failure to Discharge Fiduciary Duties”
Breach of non-profit board duties puts board members at personal financial risk The Latin School of Chicago faced its latest challenge on January 23rd, when a meticulously crafted 14-page letter, which appeared more like an accusation than a warning, was sent to Trustees from a law firm on behalf of members of the school community. […]