Fenton board moves to terminate high school employee accused of sexual abuse

The Fenton High School District 100 board is expected to terminate a staff member accused of sexual abuse.

District 100 Superintendent James Ongtengco said the board “took the step to move toward termination” after an investigation and recommendation by the district administration.

The unidentified employee has not been criminally charged, and authorities have remained tight-lipped about their investigations.

Ongtengco said both Bensenville and Wood Dale police departments are involved.

Officials at the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office have also refused to comment about the status of charges against the accused employee.

The staff member has been on paid administrative leave since late last year.

Students organized a protest earlier this month against the district after the allegations against the employee came to light via social media posts.