Altercation with Lisle volleyball dad raises ‘tremendous level of concern’

After Lisle High School's girls volleyball team fell in a regional championship match, the father of a player who was benched during the match threatened the school's athletic director and volleyball coach, according to media reports.

Following the match Oct. 25, John Kasik is accused of following LHS athletic director Dan Dillard to his home where he began yelling at him, at which time Dillard invited Kasik to a meeting at the school Friday morning. When Kasik became angry at that meeting, Dillard attempted to leave, but Kasik is accused of blocking and bumping Dillard repeatedly. Police were called to the school and Kasik was arrested.

"(The incident) raised a tremendous level of concern within the Lisle District 202 community," Lisle School District Superintendent Keith Filipiak said in a statement released by the district. "The District has taken action in the aftermath of this incident to ensure the continued safety and well-being of our students and staff."

Filipiak said it was the first time he was aware of Kasik causing any disruption at the school.

After confronting Dillard Thursday night, Kasik allegedly then contacted volleyball coach Matt Hrubesky and left voice mail and text messages that threatened to kill the coach and harm his wife and daughter.
When contacted for comment, Dillard only said "We are trying to sort it out." Dillard and Hrubesky were instructed to direct all inquiries to Filipiak, who said Kasik is banned from school grounds for the foreseeable future.

"At this point we haven't determined for how long, but the individual is prohibited from being on school grounds," Filipiak said in an interview Wednesday morning.

Kasik, charged with telephone harassment, battery and disorderly conduct, had bail set at $300,000 and posted $30,000 cash to remain out on bond as he awaits trial. Filipiak said the trial date is scheduled for Nov. 19. Filipiak was unable to comment extensively because the situation is now a legal matter.

"It affects two students whose parent made a horrible decision," Filipiak said Wednesday.

Filipiak added that all school district buildings are locked down and visitors are required to be buzzed in before gaining access to schools, and that he is confident in security measures currently in place throughout the district.

Lisle High School does have a police liaison officer, Sean McKay, in the building Monday through Friday.