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School board adopts censure of trustee Jesse Gomez, removes him from policy committee

School City of East Chicago Board of Trustees · October 29, 2025
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Summary

The School City of East Chicago board voted Oct. 28 to publicly censure Trustee Jesse Gomez for alleged policy violations tied to an unauthorized school entry, public comments about a canceled field trip, and direct staff communications; the resolution passed by roll call and removes Gomez from the board policy committee and requires governance training.

The School City of East Chicago Board of Trustees voted on Oct. 28 to adopt a formal censure resolution against board member Jesse Gomez for conduct the board said violated district policies and governance norms.

Trustee Taylor read the resolution into the public record, laying out the board’s findings that Gomez (1) entered East Chicago Central High School on or about Oct. 2 without prior authorization in violation of Policy 9150 (school visitors); (2) made public comments on or about Oct. 11 criticizing the district and superintendent about a canceled service field trip…

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