Naperville Students Disciplined After 'Racially Insensitive' Post

NAPERVILLE, IL — Just weeks after an incident of racism at a Naperville Buffalo Wild Wings made headlines, two students at Naperville Central High School were disciplined for what the school administration is calling a "racially insensitive electronic post."

Sinikka Mondini, a spokesperson from Naperville Community Unit School District 203, told Patch via email that "NCHS administrators took swift and appropriate action steps to address this situation and the students involved."

Mondini went on to explain that "When determining disciplinary consequences, we have to consider a myriad of factors that might not be apparent to the public."

She said, "In addition to appropriate consequences, we find that restorative practice is more effective for all parties." Mondini added that "administrators and school social workers identified follow-up supports for students involved and provided a space to promote healing for the larger student community."

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Mondini did not describe the nature of the online post, but NBC 5 reports that a parent sent them a screenshot of an apparent Craigslist ad that pictured a black student and read, "Slave for Sale."

"Naperville 203 and Naperville Central High School are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students. As educators, we have a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, especially those from marginalized and vulnerable student groups. Racial discrimination and hateful acts are never acceptable," Mondini wrote.

She added that the incident " does not reflect the climate and culture of Naperville Central."