Naperville school fire was arson, new safety procedures announced

 

Investigators say last week's fire at Scott Elementary School in Naperville was arson and the school is implementing new safety procedures.

According to a notification sent to parents tonight, Scott School officials say both the Naperville Police and Fire Departments have determined the fire was deliberately set in a boy's bathroom.

The fire started at about 9:53 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, and caused about $100,000 in smoke damage at the school. Everyone was evacuated safely.

The investigation is being called "active" and no one has been charged yet.

To ensure student safety, Principal Nick Micensky announced the addition of a substitute staff member to work as a hall monitor. Also, restroom breaks for all students will now be taken as a class. Students who need an individual break will have to be signed in and out by teachers with times recorded.

Scott has nearly 600 students in grades kindergarten through 5th. Classes have resumed at the school.