A now-former Fenton High School staffer is accused of inappropriate conduct toward students. Those allegations date back to 2011.
Bensenville, Illinois Village President Frank DeSimone again called for Fenton High School Superintendent James Ongtengco to resign on Tuesday night.The school district and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services have shared conflicting details as to who knew what information in"These are trying times for our community. We are both consumed and heartbroken over what we have learned," DeSimone said.
DeSimone joined the calls from other Fenton parents and students, who have demanded that Ongtengco step down. Parents ABC7 spoke with ahead of Tuesday night's village board meeting were left angry and feeling betrayed. Later Tuesday night, DCFS said the paperwork the school district sent to ABC7 was not produced by DCFS, and they maintain they were not contacted about these allegations until March of 2023.
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