Elmhurst SD 205 board says facilities director resigned after arrest; board to seek third‑party audit

The Elmhurst SD 205 Board of Education announced during a special meeting that a district facilities director — identified in meeting remarks as Mr. Schmitz — submitted a resignation that the board said became effective immediately upon submission and is irrevocable.

Board officials said an arrest and charges have been filed against Mr. Schmitz and that the district has begun steps to review the matter. The board said it is working with district attorneys and is in the process of securing an external, third‑party auditor to review Mr. Schmitz’s actions with respect to district finances and resources.

Meeting remarks referenced 5 ILCS12C1 as the basis for moving into closed session to discuss employment and personnel matters, including "employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees" (text as read at the meeting). A motion to move into closed session was recorded in the meeting transcript; the transcript did not record a named mover or the public vote tally.

Meeting presenters said the district will share the results of the audit with the public at a future board meeting. No date for the audit report or for the next public meeting where findings will be released was specified in the transcript.

The board described these steps as next actions while it continues an internal inquiry and coordinates with legal counsel. The transcript indicates the resignation was submitted on Dec. 9; the meeting did not record additional personnel actions or formal disciplinary votes in public session.

Documentation presented at the meeting and public comments, including any supporting evidence, were not included in the public transcript excerpts provided.