Hinsdale Central and South high schools in Illinois will lay off eight teachers following a decision by the school board. The layoffs are a response to declining enrollment figures at both schools. The changes will take effect after the current school year.
What happened
The school board voted to reduce the size of the teaching staff at Hinsdale Central and South high schools. The decision was made in response to enrollment drops at both schools in recent years.
How many employees affected
Eight teachers will be laid off. The full-time teachers affected are Bill Argiropoulos, Jennifer Klein-Chaney, and Laura Turk. The part-time teachers affected are Grace Adduci, Martha Behlow, Michelle Kierny, Janet Raddatz, and Michael Rocco. The board also decided to leave two administrative positions unfilled: the director of professional learning and the director of data analytics.
Why layoffs happened
The layoffs are a direct response to declining enrollment at both Hinsdale Central and South high schools. Enrollment fell by 19 percent at South and 13 percent at Central between 2018 and 2025.
Company background
Hinsdale Central and South are public high schools in the Hinsdale Township High School District 86. The district is located in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Industry impact
The layoffs reflect a broader trend of schools adjusting staffing levels in response to changing enrollment numbers. School board member Jeff Waters suggested that further staff reductions may be necessary in the future to reach a target of 333 certified staff.
What's next
The layoffs will take effect at the end of the current school year. The school board will continue to monitor enrollment figures and adjust staffing levels as needed.