Elmhurst D205 Mum On Antisemitic Gesture Inquiry

ELMHURST, IL – York High School informed parents last Thursday that it was investigating a tip that a student displayed an antisemitic gesture toward another student.

It referred to the tip as an allegation.

Since Friday, Patch has emailed Elmhurst School District 205's spokeswoman, Tonya Daniels, four times inquiring for more details.

In particular, Patch has asked her whether the district confirmed whether such a gesture was made.

Daniels has not responded to the emails, although she has been at work. She spoke at Tuesday's board meeting.

Daniels, whose official title is executive director of communications and community relations, still answers media inquiries about incidents at schools.

A couple of weeks ago, the Elmhurst Independent newspaper asked Daniels about a particular social media rumor involving a supposed incident at the high school. She said she asked the school's administrators about it and determined the allegation was unfounded, according to the newspaper.