People and organizations that have spoken out against the actions of the Trustees:
- East Maine School District 63 Board of Education
- Dr. Scott Clay, Superintendent of District 63
- Niles School District 71 Board of Education
- Dr. John Kosirog, Superintendent of District 71
- Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
- State Senator Ram Villivalam
- State Senator Robert Martwick
- State Representative Marty Moylan
- Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin
- Parishioners of St. John Brebeuf
- AFSCME Local 31
- Mayor of Niles George Alpogianis