Chicago school board member Rivas scrutinized over 2018 work suspension
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Less than a week before Election Day, school board member Carlos Rivas is facing criticism for a 2018 incident in which records show he was disciplined for excessive drinking and unwanted touching…
Campaign mailers highlighting Carlos Rivas' 2018 disciplinary incident for excessive drinking and unwanted touching of a colleague have drawn criticism for the Chicago school board member. Rivas, running for reelection in District 3b, claims the events transpired during a difficult period while caring for his ailing mother. He stated he took responsibility and received support through Noble's Employee Assistance Program, going on to serve at Noble for four more years.
Parents in District 3b, including Rousemary Vega, have called for Rivas' resignation, asserting he should not remain a board member due to his past behavior. Noble's former employee, Ann Baltzer, also denounced Rivas' actions, alleging they violated policies and risked legal action from co-workers. Rivas, now the director of public affairs for the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, left Noble Schools in June 2022.
Dónes, Rivas' opponent, described the allegations as "disqualifying" but did not call for Rivas' removal.
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