Berwyn South School District 100 extends condolences after death of neighboring administrator

Board leaders and the superintendent addressed a recent fatal act of violence that killed Nerissa Lee, assistant principal at Lincoln Middle School in neighboring District 98, extending condolences and offering district support to affected students and staff. Board President Elizabeth Jimenez said the district was "heartbroken by the tragic act of violence that took the life of Lincoln Middle School's assistant principal, Nerissa Lee," and extended condolences to students, staff, families and loved ones. Jimenez said the incident underscores the importance of addressing mental health and domestic violence and thanked district social workers who supported students and staff in District 98. Superintendent Dr. Mary Havas and board members asked for a moment of silence during the meeting, and several board members later echoed the district's sympathy and thanked staff for crisis support work. Board members also said the violence highlights broader safety and mental-health challenges in schools and the community. The remarks were part of the superintendent's report and no board action was taken; administrators said social workers had assisted students and staff in the neighboring district and that the district stands in solidarity with schools and families affected by the loss.