Hinsdale D86 Loses Both Communications Staffers

HINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale High School District 86 lost both of its communications employees on the same day last month.

A month ago, Patch reported on the Latin School of Chicago's announcement that Chris Jasculca, District 86's communications director, was taking the same position there.

His left District 86 on Dec. 22. As it turned out, it was also the last day for Alyssa Barry, the district's communications coordinator.

On Nov. 30, Jasculca emailed his resignation letter to Cheryl Moore, assistant superintendent of human resources.

"While I have enjoyed the nearly five years I have spent serving the district's students, staff and families, I was presented with a new opportunity that was simply too good to pass up," Jasculca said.

On Dec. 13, Barry submitted her resignation letter, saying she was following up on a previous conversation with Moore.

"After careful consideration, I have decided to pursue another professional opportunity," Barry said.

She did not indicate what the opportunity was. The Chicago Tribune reported she was going to another school district, but did not say which one.

The communications department's job, in part, is to put the district's best public face forward.

That may have become harder in recent months with abrupt changes in the district's leadership and other issues.

In the space of eight months, the district saw the ouster of a superintendent, the departure of an interim superintendent, the exits of two frustrated school board members and a pair of high-profile controversies involving basketball programs.

Patch obtained the communications staffers' resignation letters through a public records request.