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Lake Forest Cherokee Educator Says She Was Forced to Resign
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.
Parents Care
May 243 min read
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A $3.35 Million Tax "Gift" for Lake Forest Taxpayers from Dr. Montgomery and Dr. Hermes
Lake Forest taxpayers face a $3.35 million property tax hike after the District 115 School Board unanimously approved the maximum increase.
Parents Care
Dec 12, 2024


Lies, Misinformation, and Silence: How Lake Forest Schools Superintendent Matthew Montgomery Failed to Uphold Trust After a Safety Scandal
Superintendent Dr. Montgomery refused to correct the record, doubling down on the lies. This breach of trust demands accountability from our
Parents Care
Dec 9, 2024


Lake Forest School Board Voting to Max Property Tax Levy Again
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
Parents Care
Dec 5, 2024


Rebuilding Excellence: Addressing Academic Performance at Lake Forest High School
How is academic performance at Lake Forest High School recovering post-pandemic? 📊 Dive into the latest data, SAT trends, and innovative pr
Parents Care
Nov 24, 2024


Greater Transparency Will Make Our Schools Safer for Students
Parents Care released a report yesterday detailing our investigation into the termination of Lake Forest High School District 115 employee Ryan Eleveld (known to students as Mx. E) earlier this school year. Please take a moment to read the Executive Summary and report at this link if you have not already. Parents Care Board Member Philippe Melin writes to remind us why transparency is critical to keeping our kids safe and offer the elected school board a renewed call to ac
Parents Care
Jun 7, 2024


Worker at LFHS Fired for Soliciting a Relationship with a Minor
Note: At the time of publication, Lake Forest Public Schools did not make any announcements concerning this incident, nor did the administration or the Board of Education comment on it. Dear Community: We are writing you regarding an incident that took place last week at Lake Forest High School. After receiving a tip from a concerned parent and verifying the story with a whistleblower who works at Lake Forest High School, we can confirm that an adult Lake Forest High School
Parents Care
Jun 7, 2024
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