🚨 Dr. Montgomery Addresses Cherokee School Hiring Issue | Lake Forest Podcast 🎙️

In this important episode of the Lake Forest Podcast, hosts Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss sit down with Dr. Matt Montgomery, Superintendent of District 67, to discuss the recent hiring issue at Cherokee School. Dr. Montgomery provides a detailed account of the hiring oversight, the immediate actions taken to address the situation, and the ongoing improvements to the district’s hiring processes. The conversation highlights the challenges of maintaining high standards, the district’s commitment to transparency, and the importance of community trust.

Key Moments:

0:00 Pete and Joe pre-show banter
3:15 Parents Care Clip • 🚨 Disturbing Cherokee School Hire Spa...
3:24 Dr. Montgomery Past Shows • Superintendent Matt Montgomery and Sc... • 🚨 Cherokee School Issues & Mental Hea...
3:40 Meet and Greet at Gerhard's for Republican candidates Mary Cole, Ben Grum, Jim Carris, and Carla Wyckoff Saturday 8-23-24, 9 am-11 am
5:27 Joe's thoughts on DNC in Chicago and Palestine Protesters
10:21 Eric Rinehart and Kamala Harris https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q...
11:50 Dr. Matt Montgomery Superintendent
12:46 What happened? https://secure.smore.com/n/xv6s0-augu... Matt Montgomery letter
14:14 Google search could have caught this bad hire: https://kenoshacountyeye.com/2024/05/...
20:11 Who is in charge of hiring?
22:00 Somebody needs to be fired
23:30 Parents Care says they brought this to Dr. Montgomery's attention
26:55 Is there a checklist for hiring that includes an internet search?
30:00 Is there a culture of staff being afraid to bring issues to Dr. Montgomery?
31:50 Whistleblower process?
38:00 Faith's Law issues
39:50 How can we fix Faith's Law?
43:30 Pass the trash
44:40 Philippe and Pete bet over FOIA process
50:30 Are Illinois school districts too small with too much administration?
55:00 Let's close out on a positive note with a highlight reel
57:00 Lake Forest High School best high school in Lake County https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-ma...
59:00 Lake Forest High School Success Metrics https://www.lakeforestschools.org/d67...

Dr. Montgomery explains the hiring oversight at Cherokee School
Actions taken to strengthen hiring practices moving forward
The role of transparency and accountability in school administration
How District 67 is addressing the community’s concerns
This episode offers valuable insights into the complexities of school administration and the district's dedication to ensuring a safe and effective learning environment. Like, comment, and subscribe for more updates from the Lake Forest Podcast.