Overview

• Cheryl Moore, a 68-year-old substitute teacher, has been charged with battery and child endangerment following an alleged classroom assault at Meadowview Intermediate School in Country Club Hills, Illinois.
• The incident reportedly involved Moore chasing, choking, and hitting a fourth-grade student, injuring others as classroom furniture was knocked over during the commotion.
• Parents criticized the school district for failing to notify them of the incident, saying they learned about it from their children, which has further eroded trust in the administration.
• Superintendent Dr. Duane Meighan confirmed the incident and stated the staff member, hired through a third-party agency, will not return, but he faces mounting calls for his resignation from parents.
• Law enforcement and district investigations are ongoing, with parents expressing concerns about student safety, communication failures, and the overall school environment.