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. […]
Antisemitism festers at famed Chicago school — including incident where some band members allegedly played Nazi Party anthem: parents
An elite Chicago private school where a bullied student committed suicide has a history of harassment and antisemitism — including a disturbing incident where some band members allegedly played the Nazi Party anthem, according to parents and new details in an ongoing lawsuit. The $46,000-a-year Latin School of Chicago — where Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker sent his […]