The following is a message from the superintendent, found on the Naperville School District 203 website:

To the parents and friends of District 203,

Any situation that places the welfare of a student at risk is of the highest concern to any educator. It is for this reason that I am profoundly shocked and disappointed over the news that John Carbonaro, a Naperville North High School counselor, has been charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault.

On Thursday evening, February 17, a concerned parent contacted Naperville North High School principal Kevin Pobst to share information about a rumored inappropriate relationship between an employee and a student. The principal immediately contacted District administration and reached out to the parents of the student named in the rumor. The District notified the proper legal authorities who are conducting a full investigation.

John Carbonaro is a school counselor and assistant coach. He was hired as a full-time employee in 2006. At that time, he successfully passed the required background checks conducted on all District 203 employees. Pending a full investigation by law enforcement into the alleged misconduct, Mr. Carbonaro is suspended with pay and has been removed from all duties and responsibilities. We recognize the very serious nature of the charges and are cooperating fully with the investigation.

Moving forward, this matter is now in the hands of law enforcement officials, while our attention is focused on the welfare of our students. We are providing counseling support in the school for any student who may need or want to discuss this issue. If your student is seeking support, please direct him or her to speak with their individual counselor, school social worker, or a trusted teacher.

We want to stress to all of our families that District 203 takes allegations of misconduct by any staff member very seriously. It is important that anyone who feels the actions of a staff member have been inappropriate bring their concerns to the attention of their school principal or District administration immediately.

Thank you for your continued understanding. Please help us to support our students during this difficult time.

Mark A. Mitrovich PhD.

Superintendent