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Parents tell Skokie SD 68 board they've seen antisemitic bullying; superintendent urges reporting
Summary
Multiple parents and community members told the board they have observed antisemitic bullying in District 68 schools and requested attention; Superintendent Scott Grens said the district will address reported incidents and asked families to contact school administrators.
During the public-comment portion of the Sept. 19 meeting, five parents who appeared before the Board of Education and several online commenters raised concerns that students at District 68 schools have experienced antisemitic bullying on playgrounds and elsewhere. A Highland parent also requested that Highland's open-house dates not overlap with Niles North's schedule.
Superintendent Scott Grens responded to the public comments by outlining the reporting process and stressing the district's stance: "the district will not tolerate any bullying or harassment; and that any reported incidents will be addressed." He directed parents to contact their school administrator and, if unsatisfied with the response, to contact the superintendent's office. The comments in the minutes did not name specific incidents or alleged perpetrators; the matters remain unresolved in the board record.
