Overview
- A packed District 131 board meeting Monday featured more than an hour of public comment urging Reyes to step down over her past statements.
- Reyes apologized for causing hurt and said it was never her intention to offend, but she gave no indication she would resign.
- The Quad County Urban League and the DuPage County NAACP are seeking a vote of no confidence and systemic changes including staff training, transparent policies, safeguards against retaliation, and inclusion of Black voices in decisions.
- District leaders said improving climate and culture is a top priority, citing data reviews and plans for ongoing monthly discussions with community stakeholders.
- The recording obtained by local media captured Reyes citing an example involving an African American student and questioning a perceived loss of advantage, in a district that is nearly 90% Hispanic and about 7.6% Black.