Jacobs High girl severely beaten in fight
“According to a police report, the tension culminated in a fight witnessed by about 30 students. The report said the female offender grabbed the other girl by the hair, ripping some of it out, and punched her in the face before slamming her head on the ground and kicking her in the stomach. Police said the fight ended when another student pulled the offender off the victim.
According to the police report, the victim was left with a bald spot on her head, cuts on her knees and knuckles, a split lip and injuries to her forehead.”
“Jacobs Principal Shelley Nacke said there are no school consequences if something happens outside of school property.”
I found that Statement totally Irresponsible, So I wrote an “emotionally charged” E-mail to the Principal, Shelley Nacke, The Superintendent and the School Board and told them what I would do if that was My Grandchild that had been beaten and I thought the Schools response was lame at Best.
Here’s the Letter…………………………………
Dear Ms. Nacke,
You didn’t actually say that did you? Without any type of Investigation You just willy nilly deny anything started at School without actually knowing, What? Where? and How?
That’s funny 4:30 PM in Dundee the Cops were called. How long did it take for the Students to get from Jacobs to West Dundee? What time Did School let out? Obviously,don’t You think it Started at School, or do You care to argue this point?
So where are the Witnesses, Bus Drivers? You know the people You asked before You made That ridiculous Statement.
What’s going on at Jacobs anyway it’s seems that Things are out of control and the Administration turns away when trouble rears it’s ugly Head. It’s all Deny, Deny, Deny.
If I were You, I’d be terribly concerned about a Lawsuit that could name You and District 300 as a Co-Defendant.
As a Taxpayer I am concerned that the Board Hires Incompetent people that speak before Thinking or investigating the incidents before a potential Lawsuit against the District can be put in Place.
Remember It’s Our Children that’s being Hurt and Parents are VERY possesive of their KIDS health and especially when they are suppose to trust You with their safety and all You can Say is The Violence didn’t happen on School Property. I am sure the Threats did. Care to Argue this Point?
Look into This situation a little further, You Might actually Learn something. Like How to Prevent it from Happening again or You can just put your head in the Sand like the Article describes.
You have only 10 years before My Grandchildren are in Your High Schools and I can Tell You this if it was My Grandchild that was Beaten after SCHOOL I would Be relentless and Lawered Up Big time Just to make an example out of You and the District.
Personally, I think You should be fired or at least make a public apology to the affected Child and to the Taxpayers for pretty Much saying “It’s Not My Job”
Sincerely Disgusted Taxpayers, Grandparents and Voters
Richard C. Grass & Georgina A. Grass
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Superintendent Arndt responded with a well written Diplomatic Letter.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Grass,
I just spoke with Mrs. Nacke and it is my understanding both girls are back in school and do not in any classes together. This was a terrible fight in the neighborhood and the school will be working with the police and take appropriate actions once all of the facts are known. This situation will not be covered up nor is the district concerned with litigation. District 300’s only concern is that students are safe and are receiving an education.
Unfortunately students just like adults do inappropriate things and as a result will be held accountable for their actions. Jacobs is a safe school but with nearly 2500 students not everyone follows the rules or expected code of conduct in and after school.
Your message has been received and I appreciate that you took the time late in the evening to share your concerns regarding this situation.
Sincerely,
Ken Arndt
Superintendent
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But, The President of the School Board an Elected Official, Joe Stevens wrote this scathing “I’m Not Listening” response to Me and My Wife!
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Grass,
I too wish to respond to your e-mail. I am very disturbed when people make very accusing comments without knowing any or only some of the facts. I agree whole heartedly with Dr. Arndt’s comments and also wish to take specific issue to your feeling that Mrs. Nacke should be fired. You should know that Mrs. Nacke is not only very competent in her job, but an adiminstrator who goes above and beyond in her care and concern for the students that she is responsible for. She enjoy the full support of the Board of Education.
Your e-mail is full of comments that are very disturbing and without merit. Our entire Board, who are elected to represent you, welcome good and honest dialogue with our constituents, but will not tolerate hostile or threatening comments directed to any member of our staff, nor frankly will we consider them to be of much value at all. A well reasoned, and factual argument will be listened to, not emotionaly charged outbursts. Many of us have grandchildren or children attending or soon to be attending D-300 schools and consider them as safe as possible.
Joe Stevens
President
D-300 Board of Education
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Now!……. District 300 Administration is singing a Different Tune,
Jacobs High Working with beating Victim
“Jacobs High School is working to maintain a safe learning environment for the victim of an alleged attack that took place outside school property on Monday, a Community Unit District 300 spokeswoman said.
“The school is working with the victim’s family very actively … to help the student feel safe in the school environment,” district spokeswoman Allison Strupeck said. “Even if it doesn’t take place on school grounds, the district takes this incident very seriously.”
I don’t know why District 300 is changing it’s Tune, but they Now have a spokesperson talking for them to avoid further not very well thought out statements. What they doing Now is the right thing to do. Hold Our Students accountable for their actions.
Joe Stevens ?………Hmmmmmmm,,,,,,,,, Well, I compare him to the past President of the Village of Carpentersville, the now defunct and Infamous Bill Sarto. Joe has the same Rude, Arrogant, Condescending attitude that helped Bill Sarto lose his Re-Election Bid. Evidence is obvious in his response to Our Original e-mail.
Yes, We were emotional when We wrote that E-Mail, We were disgusted by the lack of concern as exhibited by Nacke’s statements written in the Daily Herald.
I can Imagine the emotional Conversation the School had with the Parents of the beaten Child. I sure hope the parents of that beaten Child didn’t get the same response We Got!
Till Next Time………………….
Richard
