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Parents press Homewood SD 153 on bullying, alleged racist remarks, special-education compliance and late buses
Summary
Multiple parents raised concerns about bullying, alleged racist remarks, special-education compliance and repeated late school buses during the public comment period of the March 10 Homewood School District 153 board meeting.
Parents and community members used the audience-participation portion of the Homewood School District 153 board meeting to press district leaders about student safety and operational problems, including bullying and alleged racist remarks at James Hart and Willow, special-education compliance and Individualized Education Program (IEP) errors at Churchill and Willow, and repeated late or inconsistent school-bus service.
Jamila Doyle Walters, a parent, described an incident on Feb. 21, 2025 in which her daughter was called a racial slur and "stated, she looked like a monkey like Barack Obama. He also wished that segregation and slavery returned." She told the board she believed the student who made the comment was not safe for the school environment and asked whether the district is following SB100 and documenting disciplinary actions with the Illinois State Board of Education. "I…
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