Parents Care Updates

An LFHS hallway measured 130,000 spores per cubic meter. Records also document an early classroom return, building failures and unresolved costs.

At the October 20 District 67 Board meeting, Parents Care’s Philippe Melin delivered a clear message: our school spending priorities are upside down. With careful research and a commitment to our children and teachers, Philippe asked the Board to put classrooms first. Watch his remarks and read the full text with sources.

Parents Care has strong reason to believe an early extension of Superintendent Matthew Montgomery’s contract is being considered. No extension has been approved. We examine the transparency gap, projected compensation and unresolved travel questions—and what both boards should disclose before any vote.

After parents shared LFHS mold concerns, Parents Care contacted District leadership. The next day, LFHS announced closures, remediation and testing. Here is what the District committed to and what questions remain.

Ahead of the September 15, 2026 D115 board meeting, Parents Care examines hockey safeguards, a $70,000 design proposal, superintendent contract transparency, and rising Business Office costs.

A longtime District 67 special education teacher says she was pressured to resign after advocating for students and requesting additional support. New Chicago Tribune reporting raises serious questions about district leadership, teacher evaluations, and the School Board’s oversight responsibilities.

Waukegan is cutting up to $10 million after warning that long-term overspending cannot continue. Meanwhile, D115 spends roughly $62,000 per student, carries major debt, and is still discussing larger class sizes. Lake Forest taxpayers deserve answers.

Districts 67 and 115 say The Bottom Line shows responsible stewardship. Parents Care explains what the pamphlet includes, what it leaves out, and why Lake Forest and Lake Bluff taxpayers deserve a fuller picture of administration, property wealth, spending, and annual tax increases.

A longtime Cherokee Elementary educator says she was pressured to resign after raising concerns about student support. Parents, staff, and students spoke out publicly in her defense, raising broader questions about teacher fear, student needs, and trust in District 67.