Investigation launched into Bolingbrook school staff members alleged inappropriate communication with a teen boy

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (WGN) — An investigation is underway after three employees at a southwest suburban middle school were allegedly involved in inappropriate conduct towards a teen student.

According to officials from the Village of Bolingbrook, officers first learned about the allegations on Tuesday, April 8, after receiving information about a staff member at Brooks Middle School who had allegedly been communicating inappropriately with a 14-year-old Valley View School District student.

Officials did not provide details on the alleged communication or identify the employee involved.

Valley View School District 365U (VVSD) was notified of the investigation by Bolingbrook police and immediately began an internal investigation.

On Friday, VVSD announced that the staff member has been placed on administrative leave.

The district’s investigation found that two additional employees were involved in inappropriate conduct towards the student. Those staff members were also placed on administration leave.

A board meeting is scheduled Monday to vote on the administrative recommendation to terminate the employment of those involved.

Officials said no charges have been filed against the employees.

VVSD released the following statement Friday:

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.
Valley View School District 365U