Jennifer Schemidt has resigned as the principal of Beye Elementary School to accept a position in Naperville Community Unit School District 203 for the 2021-22 school year.
The District 97 Board of Education is expected to accept Schemidt’s resignation during its meeting on Tuesday, May 25. Her final day with District 97 will be June 30, 2021.
The district will immediately begin exploring the options that are available for filling the principal position at Beye and will keep the community updated on the status of these efforts.
Below is a statement from District 97 regarding this announcement. Schemidt's letter to Beye families can be viewed here.
Jennifer Schemidt has been a strong and capable leader for District 97 during one of the most challenging years we have faced as educators. We want to thank her for her hard work, professionalism and steadfast commitment to the students of Beye Elementary School. Although we are disappointed to see her go, we understand that this is the right decision for her and her family, and we wish her the best as she starts this new chapter.
In terms of our plans for finding Jennifer's replacement, those efforts will begin immediately and will include a discussion of how best to engage Beye students, staff and families in the process. We will keep everyone updated on the status of our efforts.