Parents Care Updates

District 115 informed parents of an arrest but did not disclose that public records reflect a Class X felony charge involving child sexual abuse material. Parents Care explains why families still need answers.

Parents raised concerns about student device use in Lake Forest schools. Here’s what has happened, what research says, and why families want a broader review.

The Illinois AG’s PAC ruled Superintendent Matthew Montgomery’s administration violated FOIA by improperly hiding public records. This isn’t a slip-up—it’s a violation of the law. How many times has this happened before, quietly brushed aside? District 67’s talk of “transparency” is a farce. If they can’t follow the law, how can parents trust them with our children?

Since Parents Care launched in 2022, academic performance in Lake Forest has surged. LFHS led peer schools with a 7% SAT gain, while District 67 posted a 33% IAR increase—the highest among North Shore districts. The common factor? Community oversight. Transparent, engaged accountability drives results. Lake Bluff, without this model, lags behind. The lesson is clear: oversight works, and every student deserves it.

Lake Forest Scouts shine in winter sports playoffs with big wins in basketball, gymnastics & more! 🏆

After Principal Cavanaugh's exit, Parents Care demands District 67 focus on academic excellence, safety & community input.

Lake Forest Scouts' Charlie Axus leads with skill, resilience, and leadership as she drives her team toward postseason success.

Lake Forest parents slam Superintendent Montgomery for refusing to record State of the Schools, shutting out working & at-home parents.

Lake Forest Schools refuse to record a key meeting on the state of schools, held when most parents can’t attend. Transparency concerns grow.

Source: Illinois State Board of Education Report Card Lake Forest Schools spending vs. student enrollment As dads with children in Lake Forest's public schools, we want the best for our kids, just like you. However, year after year, Lake Forest school boards have prioritized  taxing to the maximum allowed by law —this year, 3.1% for District 115 and 3.96% for District 67—without aligning spending with what truly benefits students. This backward approach— tax first, then budge