In this comprehensive episode of the Lake Forest Podcast, host Pete Jansons engages Superintendent Matt Montgomery and District 115 School Board President John Noble in a detailed conversation covering a range of pressing topics. From financial decision-making in the recent referendum to addressing mental health in schools, this discussion provides invaluable insights into the inner workings and challenges faced by the Lake Forest School District.

🔹 Key Highlights & Timestamps:
0:00
1:31 Pre Show: Insights into Superintendent Matt Montgomery and School Board President John Noble's roles.
2:51 School Board Administrative Day Overview
3:37 Intro to Matt Montgomery & John Noble
3:55 Review of Montgomery's February Appearance
6:23 Highlights from Public Comments at School Board Meeting
8:21 Discussions on Increasing Tax Bills
9:42 Montgomery's Objectives Regarding Communication and the Referendum
10:45 Exploration of Alternative Bond Models for Lesser Taxpayer Impact
16:05 Direct Question on Financial Models for the Referendum
18:20 Referendum Aftermath: Staff Layoffs and Administrative Raises
21:57 Debate on the Necessity of Raises for High-Performing Staff
27:53 Evaluating the Need for Superintendent's Raise
28:49 Discussion on School Board Systems and Portrait of a Learner Metrics
31:28 Overview of District 67 Metrics
34:51 Accountability of Teachers Compared to Students
37:58 Detailed Look at District 67's Metrics
39:44 Communication Roles: Melissa Oakley and the School Board
46:15 Historical Budgeting Decisions by the School Board
51:08 School Capacity and Inclusion of North Chicago Students
54:46 Analogy of Schools to Small Restaurants
55:09 Decreasing Attendance at Lake Forest High School
56:37 Changes in School Bus Policies
1:00:35 Mental Health Initiatives in Lake Forest High School
1:02:21 Policies on Counselor-Student Confidentiality
1:08:23 Grooming Incident at District 67 and Lawsuit from Past Teacher Misconduct

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Lake Forest, Illinois Schools: Supt Matt Montgomery & Dist. 115 President John Noble on Key Issues

Holly Kim Treasurer of Lake County comes on the Lake Forest Podcast to show Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss how to pay their tax bills that went up 1000 dollars.. 
https://www.lakecountyil.gov/199/Property-Taxes

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How Do I Pay My Lake County Illinois Tax Bill? Holly Kim Lake County Treasurer Splains

Dive into an all-sports episode of the "Lake Forest Podcast" featuring hosts Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss with special guest Jon Kerr, a distinguished sports journalist and author of the Kerr Report and Scouts Football Newsletter. 🏈 This episode kicks off with an intense discussion on the Chicago Bears' future prospects and their ability to develop quarterbacks, spotlighting rookie Caleb Williams. 🌟 Jon shares insights from his experience at a Bears game, including the steep price of stadium hotdogs! 🌭 The conversation then tackles high school sports, exploring Lake Forest High School’s top talents and the strategic nuances of college recruitment for young athletes. 🎓 Plus, learn about the use of Guardian helmets in NFL games as a step towards enhancing player safety. 🏟️ Whether you're a die-hard Bears fan, interested in local high school sports, or keen on NFL safety innovations, this episode covers it all. Tune in for an engaging sports discussion right from Lake Forest!

Extra Notes:

Emphasize Jon Kerr's insights into the new Bears stadium proposal and its potential impact.
Highlight the discussion around high-profile NFL safety measures and what it means for the future of the game.
Include reactions and predictions regarding local high school football prospects and their paths to collegiate sports careers.

Key Moments:

3:15 Alice Moulton-Ely Comment re: Mail in Ballots
5:30 Brad Schneider Congressman
8:21 Jon Kerr Joins the Conversation https://substack.com/@kerr https://scoutsfootball.substack.com https://bigtenhot.substack.com/ https://thehotsheet.substack.com/ https://twitter.com/scoutsfootball1
9:41 New Bears Stadium?
18:20 Jon Paid $10.61 for a Hot Dog
19:05 Is Jon Kerr going to buy a Caleb Williams jersey?
21:40 Are the Chicago Bears capable of developing a quarterback?
23:45 Jon wouldn't have taken Odunze at #9
26:12 Petes take on Caleb Williams https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2024/4/23/24138218/caleb-williams-notre-dame-worst-game-nfl-draft-prospects 
28:05 Caleb Williams wonderlic score? https://footballiqscore.com/wonderlic-score-database 
29:33 Best Pick Was the Punter https://ontapsportsnet.com/bears/get-to-know-tory-taylor-punter-chicago-bears-draft-pick-iowa-highlights Tory Taylor 
30:34 Michael Lombardi ￼￼https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Lombardi_(American_football)
34:00 Lets Talk Lake Forest High School Football Scouts
34;20 Dan VanKamp https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16503395/6566b3a34bb25d0b4c44db38  https://twitter.com/DanielVanCamp2
37:03 Arjan Jawanda https://twitter.com/ArjJawanda 
37:11 Finn Goodman https://twitter.com/Fgood36 
37:18 Matthew Samoza https://twitter.com/SomozaMatthew
37:25 Alex Terlap https://twitter.com/a_terlap
38:03 timotei dan  https://twitter.com/dan_timotei?lang=en
44:55 What is the system to market yourself in high school sports for a ride
51:00 What is a preferred walk on? Logan Uihlein Northwestern  https://twitter.com/NUFBRecruiting/status/1784368997066043580/photo/1
57:57 Guardian Helmets being used in NFL Games now https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40031598/nfl-allow-guardian-caps-helmets-regular-season
1:04:09 Skoo Walker 30 years as PA for Lake Forest High School Scouts
1:08:40 Best Athlete in Lake Forest History

🎙️ "Lake Forest Sports Talk: Bears, Scouts Football, and NFL Innovations with Jon Kerr

Here is a video clip from  @EnjoyLakeForest   of concerned citizens speaking out at the Lake Forest Illinois City Council meeting regarding the home invasion when  3 suspects forced their way into elderly woman’s home in Lake Forest

here is the link to story https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2024/05/04/police-investigating-home-invasion-after-3-suspects-force-way-into-elderly-womans-home-in-lake-forest/

Police are seeking three suspects who forced their way into an elderly woman’s home and held her in place before ransacking her house in Lake Forest.

The incident happened sometime between 7-8 p.m. last Saturday in the 1000 block of West Deerpath Road in Lake Forest.

The victim reported three male subjects dressed in black forced their way into the residence and stole multiple pieces of jewelry.

Lake Forest Deputy Police Chief Kevin Zelk said the homeowner was present at the time of the incident.

They heard heavy knocking at the door before it was forced open.

The three suspects entered the residence and two immediately went upstairs, Zelk said.

The third told the homeowner their house was on fire and grabbed them by the shoulders, holding the victim in place during the incident.

“It was originally reported that the offender held the homeowner down to the ground; however, that wasn’t the case,” Zelk said.

The offenders have not been identified yet. The homeowner was uninjured.

The homeowner was reported to be an elderly female. Zelk would not confirm the victim’s age or gender.

The suspects arrived and fled in a black pickup truck, possibly a Dodge Ram.

Anyone with footage of a vehicle in the area matching the description is asked to contact the Lake Forest Police Department by emailing kruchkoa@cityoflakeforest.com.

Concerned Neighbors Address City Council re: home invasion into elderly woman’s home in Lake Forest

Tune in to hear from Lake Forest resident, Jim Carris, as he shares his goals and perspectives as the Republican candidate for Illinois' 10th Congressional District. 🗳️ In this episode, Jim discusses his approach to key issues, his vision for the future, and how he plans to represent the community in Congress. Don’t miss this deep dive into what his candidacy means for our area! 🌳🌟

Remember to like, subscribe, and click the bell icon for more updates and community-focused discussions! 🔔💬

Learn/Donate: https://carrisforcongress.com/

Key Moments:
2:31 Pre Show
3:33 Jim Preschalck and importance of the Lake Forest Caucus Committee 
8:22 Holly Kim Tax bill clip
8:40 Homeowners renting out parking spots to Lake Forest High School Students
10:53 Video System Deer Path Park   

 • LF City Council ~5/6/24  Full Session...   @enjoylakeforest
11:28 Jim Carris joins the show
12:11  Congressman Brad Schneider Clip
12:20 Jim Carris Background and why is he running for Congress?
15:43 Jim Carris job at https://par-king.com/ Bosnos Brothers
19:10 Jim Carris Taken as hostage by Palestine Terrorists Popular front for the liberalization of Palestine
https://adst.org/2015/08/the-pflp-hij... 
27:15 Can a Republican win the 10th District is a conservative democratic best chance? How do we get more republicans to come out and vote?
28:21 Mary Cole for States Attorney Clip
31:46 Congressman Brad Schneider talks a middle of the road game on the podcast but his voting record says otherwise
34:10 Brad Schneider and the IRAN deal
35:50 Congressman Brad Schneider will debate Jim Carris 
38:20 Jim Carris Visit to the border and immigration issue
45:00 what is the #1 thing that Jim Carris would do differently than Brad Schneider regarding the economy
47:20 Tax Cuts
48:30 Nuclear waste in Zion
49:00 How do we fill empty store fronts
52:35 Pleasant Prairie
54:25 Trump
56:40 Voter Turnout Republicans
1:07:00 Can Jim Carris get more done as a Conservative Democrat

ABOUT JIM CARRIS
Jim Carris is not a politician. He’s a local business leader and decades-long resident of Lake County running for Congress to change the trajectory of the country – by working to end the negative social discourse that has taken hold in Washington and passing real policy solutions for Americans based on logic, compassion, and common sense.

Jim is the child of an immigrant. His father left Greece because he was unable to attend college due to his parents’ political affiliation. Jim’s father moved to Chicago, where he met his mom at their local Greek church. He got his big break as a union house painter and later went on to be a contractor – all while providing for his family and raising five kids in Illinois with Jim’s mom – who herself was the daughter of immigrants.

From his father’s experiences Jim gained three things: one, the love for this country because of what it has provided him – the ability to live the American dream. Two, the importance of small government oversight. And finally, the importance of education.

College wasn’t just an option for Jim, he was expected to go. However, how to pay for it was a different story. The contracting business is sometimes difficult and so for periods of time during Jim’s life, money was tight. So, Jim put himself through college and law school by painting houses, working construction, washing dishes, and bartending – never afraid to put in the work.

Jim has spent his life in business, not politics, practicing law, running his own company and as a corporate leader. His career in business, as well as watching his father run a small business, has provided Jim with the understanding of keeping a balanced budget and making payroll. Additionally, he understands the costs and hardships small businesses contend with, and the struggles 10th District families are dealing with, due to burdensome government overregulation, inflation and high taxes.

🎙️ Lake Forest's Own Jim Carris Aims for Congress! 🏛️ | 10th District Republican Candidate

Join hosts Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss as they welcome Levi Kane, a Highland Park resident, to discuss how Lake Forest could mirror Highland Park's current political and business challenges. Levi shares his experiences with anti-business practices, political gridlock, and the importance of community involvement. Learn how proactive measures and term limits can protect Lake Forest from similar issues. Don't miss this insightful discussion! 🌟🏙️

Key Moments:
0:00 Pre Show New Caucus Vote
https://www.lakeforestcaucus.com/cauc...
4:06 Levi Kane Arrives
7:05 Clip hoobler first show
7:43 Jeff Hoobler second show
8:04 Petes Visit to Ravinia Brewing Clip 
8:39 Levi Kane Shakespeare at Highland Park City Council Meeting
15:35 What is the slution in Highland Park?
17:40 How can Levi Kane multiply his message?
18:35 Black versus White Trash Double Standard
19:50 Highland Park Steakhouse gets 1.5 Million
20:45 Highland Park Harrassing Small Business
22:05 Summarize what happened with Jeff Hoobler
23:54 Karen eddelson reference
26:08 Petes Observation regarding issues with Business and Alcohol
30:33 Why does the lake forest podcast keep referencing Highland Park?
31:38 Dont Let Lake Forest Illinois turn into Highland Park Illinois
33:35 Nancy Rotering and Prue Beidler Relationship
34:25 Mary Greub Gerhards refererence clip 
36:04 Keith Brin Clip
37:05 Brad Schneider Reference 
40:05 Nancy Rotering called Levi Babe
42:40 Difference between Lake Forest and Highland Park (term limits)
46:20 How Can Levi get more organized around an issue Term Limits?
50:00 Joe Weiss advice for Levi Kane

Avoiding Highland Park's Pitfalls: Levi Kane's Warning to Lake Forest 🌳⚖️- 24 Levi Kane

Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Matt Montgomery as we dive into pressing issues at Cherokee School, including unruly kids and mental health challenges. We explore the impacts of sleep deprivation, diet, and social media on today's students and discuss innovative solutions such as teaching HRV (Heart Rate Variability) and breathing techniques. Discover how these factors influence learning environments and what steps are being taken to support both students and teachers.

In this episode, we also touch on topics like:

Mental health initiatives in schools 🧠
Proficiency testing 📈
Gender-based teaching differences 🎓
The role of AI in education 🤖
The importance of sleep and reducing over-scheduling for kids ⏰
Innovative approaches to homework and learning 📚
Financial aspects of education and tax impacts 💵
Don't miss this comprehensive conversation aimed at improving our education system for the benefit of our children and community.

Key Moments:
0:00
3:05 Vote again for Lake Forest Caucus Officers https://www.lakeforestcaucus.com/caucus-2024-officer-slate-bios/
4:18 Savelakeforest.com Lake Forest Caucus vote FAQ's https://www.lakeforestcaucus.com/caucus-officer-election-faq/
4:40 Susan Garrett for Mayor?
9:05 Love to have Mary Greub from Gerhards to come on the show CLIP
11:35 Levi Kane Clip
12:57 Dr. Matt Montgomery Shows up at the bar
15:10 Cherokee School and unruly kids
20:17 Mental health in schools
21:46 Never Enough Book https://a.co/d/eOJWB6t
26:00 Having to suspend kindergartners
27:57 What are the solutions to Cherokee problems?
31:06 Teaching kids and parents HRV (How to Breathe)
35:40 Kids are over-scheduled
38:05 Why is there a summer break?
38:48 Artificial Intelligence and teaching/learning
40:24 Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing) https://a.co/d/42YsmjC
43:37 Homework
45:00 Proficiency testing
46:51 Youngest person to attain doctorate https://www.insightintodiversity.com/chicago-teen-dorothy-jean-tillman-ii-dbh-makes-history/
47:26 Looking 20 years ahead: proctors vs. educators
52:34 Mary Greub shout out https://gerhardsdesserts.com/
52:50 Congratulations on 40 Years at LFHS, Rickey Myles!
57:35 Gender-based teaching?
58:13 Skoo Walker: 30 years PA Announcer Lake Forest High School Scouts
59:20 Was there a more efficient way to get the referendum money financed?
1:06:10 Can we get the bank interest and the under budget money back?

🚨 Cherokee School Issues & Mental Health in Education | Dr. Matt Montgomery Discusses Solutions 📚

Join us for an insightful conversation with Joe Oriti, the incoming President of the Lake Forest Caucus Committee, currently held in limbo until the slate is approved. In this episode, we dive into the pressing issues facing the Caucus and explore why it's crucial to get out and vote to save the Caucus. We also discuss the potential for online voting and its implications.

Should the Caucus allow online voting? Take The Survey
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s...

Key Moments:
0:00
2:50 New Trier Admin gets 8 Million Pension https://wirepoints.org/new-trier-scho...
4:05 Caucus Meetings started being put online 2021-2022
4:31 Podcast Caucus Clip
5:30 Market Square Memorial Day
8:05 Democratic National Convention in Chicago https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_De...
8:33 Pete's Impersonation of Richard J Daley
10:21 Joe Oriti Vice President Lake Forest Caucus Joins the show https://www.lakeforestcaucus.com/joe-...
11:35 Joe Oriti Summary of current situations
13:28 Caucus Bylaws
16:55 If its another No Vote Result then what?
18:32 What would Joe Oriti work on fixing first with the Caucus Bylaws?
20:15 Why were the Bylaws changed the last time?\
21:14 Where are the Caucus Minutes prior to 2021?
23:41 Small group of people holding up the election process
25:46 Joe Oriti Message to people that voted no last time
28:36 Are Caucus members going to sue?
29:00 Legal Letter 
30:30 What is https://savelakeforest.com/ 
34:04 What if Caucus slate is never approved?
41:01 What's the number one thing that needs to be changed in the bylaws to get more people to come out to vote online
42:10 Why would opposition vote against online voting?
45:11 Is the opposition trying to bankrupt the lake forest caucus committee?
50:18 Caucus President can spend 200-500 hours per year
51:12 Pete's opinion on what save lake forest means Look at what happened to Highland Park
1:04:00 How Can people help caucus https://www.lakeforestcaucus.com/ 
1:06:10 Take our survey and share your opinion: Should the Caucus allow online voting? Vote here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s...

Get Out to Vote on May 30 - VP of Lake Forest Caucus Joe Oriti Explains Why!

The results are in! The Lake Forest community has spoken, and the Caucus slate of candidates has been approved with an overwhelming 73.5% of the vote. This decisive victory ensures the continuation of our city's 90-year tradition of good governance.

In this video, we discuss the significance of this vote, the challenges faced, and what it means for the future of Lake Forest. Join us as we celebrate this win and look ahead to maintaining the integrity and values of our community.

Thank you to everyone who came out to vote and showed their support. Let's keep working together for a strong, united Lake Forest.

5 - 30 - 24 Breaking News

In this special episode of The Lake Forest Podcast, Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss cover the latest community updates and celebrate the Lake Forest High School Boys Lacrosse Team's state championship victory! 🥍🏆

We discuss:

The Scouts' historic lacrosse win
Shoutouts to the Girls Lacrosse Team for their fourth-place finish
Recap of recent city council meetings
Highlights from historical preservation awards and community events
The ongoing cicada season in Lake Forest - it's like War of the Worlds out there! 🌍🦗
Join us for all the latest news, community highlights, and more in this exciting episode!

Key Moments:
0:00
2:35 Lake Forest High School Boys Lacrosse State Champs and Girls Take #4 in State
9:00 Historical House Awards
9:35 Marcy Kerr Retiring After 17 Years in Historical Preservation
18:55 80th Anniversary of D-Day
22:09 Cicadas - War of the Worlds
26:10 Transparency Group Loss
27:25 Joe Oriti Clip
29:55 Trump Conviction
38:40 Lake Forest Day Parade
39:50 Lake Forest Beach Walkway

Lake Forest Scouts Win Lacrosse State Championship + Cicadas Invade!

Join Pete Jansons and co-host Joe Weiss on The Lake Forest Podcast as they interview Andy Dalkin, who is running for Lake County Board. Andy shares his insights on local issues, his background in law enforcement, and his vision for the community. Learn more about his campaign, his stance on taxes, the Safety Act, and the importance of supporting local law enforcement.

Topics Covered:

What is the 12th District in Illinois?
Why Andy Dalkin decided to run for Lake County Board
Taxes and fiscal responsibility
Andy's job description and responsibilities
Safety Act and its implications
Eric Rinehart and violence interrupters
Challenges faced by police officers
Anti-Semitism and community support
Immigration issues and local impact
Preparing for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago
How to motivate Republicans to vote
How to support Andy Dalkin's campaign
Learn more about Andy Dalkin:

Key Moments:
0:00 Start
4:17 What is the 12th District in Illinois
5:21 Why Andy Dalkin decided to run for Lake County Board
7:16 Taxes
8:59 Andy Dalkin Job Description dalkinforlakecounty.com/the_job_description
9:43 19 Board members, 4 are Republican
13:07 Is this a paid position?
14:10 Safety Act
16:50 Eric Rinehart and violence interrupters
19:12 Police are afraid to do their job
20:35 Body cams and why can't police use them to write their own reports
25:07 Fiscal issues
32:18 Anti-Semitism Op-ed piece theforestscout.com/49080/in-our-opinion/letter-to-the-editor-view-from-counter-protester
36:50 Why does Eric Rinehart feel so guilty?
44:30 Immigration issues
49:30 Will August be a mess with the Democratic National Convention in Chicago?
59:40 How do we get Republicans off their butt to vote
1:02:00 Donate to Andy Dalkin's campaign dalkinforlakecounty.com/donate
Request a Yard Sign dalkinforlakecounty.com/yard_sign

Lake Forest, Illinois Schools: Supt Matt Montgomery & Dist. 115 President John Noble on Key Issues

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