The expulsion hearing for a Glenbard North High School student accused of stealing and distributing a midterm exam for advanced-placement calculus has been postponed a fourth time, said the teen’s father, Muhammad Ahmed, on Thursday.
The hearing was rescheduled for Thursday morning, Ahmed said. He does not know why the school delayed the hearing, he said.
Of nine students suspended for their involvement in the midterm test scandal, Ahmed’s son, a Glenbard North senior, is the only one being considered for expulsion.
Last month, Glenbard High School District 87 officials discovered that several students received advance copies of the exam. Officials believe a student hacked into a school computer, stole the test and distributed it to other students.
After conducting “a thorough, professional and fair-mannered investigation,” administrators suspended the nine students, who officials said either used or distributed the test, said Julie Armantrout, district spokeswoman.
Ahmed said that since his son’s 10-day suspension ended last month, he has not been allowed to return to school.
“He belongs in school because he’s innocent and they’re just looking for a scapegoat,” said Ahmed.
Ahmed said his son should be allowed to return to the Carol Stream school because his suspension is over and the expulsion hearing has not been held.
