Oak Park Elementary School District 97 Superintendent Ushma Shah abruptly resigned Friday, effective immediately, on the eve of the start of a new school year.

The resignation was announced in what was termed a joint statement issued by the school district late afternoon Friday Aug. 15.

“Dr. Shah has served the district with dedication since June 1, 2022, bringing visionary leadership, a deep commitment to student success, and a collaborative spirit that has strengthened our school community,” it read.

The statement praised Shah for helping guide the district through the post-pandemic educational landscape, successfully negotiating a new contract with the Oak Park Teachers Association and facilitating the creation of the Portrait of an Oak Park 8th Grade Graduate.

Shah was thanked fo

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