Freedom of Information Act Information
Illinois Freedom of Information Act
District 106's FOIA Information document
LaGrange Highlands School District 106 and the Freedom of Information Act
As required by Section 4 of the Act (“FOIA”)
updated 9/19/25
Description
LaGrange Highlands School District 106 serves the communities of Countryside, LaGrange, LaGrange Highlands, Indian Head Park, and Western Springs in its two schools located in the same building - Highlands Elementary (PreK - 4) and Highlands Middle (5-8). We have approximately 1000 amazing students and a talented and committed staff of around 150.
Highlands provides a rich, comprehensive curriculum aligned with Illinois standards, augmented by a multitude of enrichment opportunities. District 106 is committed to our foundational principles focused on student growth, learning that is both rigorous and relevant, and creative, innovative problem-solving. To view our strategic plan, please click here.
Budget
The Fiscal Year 2026 Final Budget was approved on September 16, 2025 and includes:
- $20,826,769 of budgeted revenues
- $21,036,557 of budgeted expenses
- An operating surplus of $160,175, and
- An overall deficit of $209,788.
- Total Operating Budget: $18,788,057
For more details, please click here.
Board of Education
Officers:
Jennifer Dunleavy, President
Jodi M. Golm, Vice President
Anna S. Kahriman, Secretary
Members:
Katy Fattaleh
Aquila Lykouretzos
Jenny Mitchell
Andy Taylor
LaGrange Highlands Leadership Team
John Munch – Superintendent of Schools
Ali Beiermeister – Director of Teaching & Learning
Eric Callis – Director of Technology
Catherine Hannigan – Director of Finance and Operations/CSBO
Amy Laskowski – Director of Student Support Services
Laura Magruder – Elementary School Principal
Parin Schmidt – Director of Building & Grounds
Stetson Steele – Assistant Principal
Megan Ver Vynck – Middle School Principal
Superintendent's Committees
Finance:
Jennifer Dunleavy (Board member)
Ibrahim Al-Qamari (Community Member and Parent)
Mike Cavato (Community Member and Parent)
Aquila Lykouretzos (Board Member)
Laura Newman (Community Member and Parent)
Linnzie Pandel (Community Member and Parent)
Catherine Hannigan (Director of Operations/CSBO)
John Munch (Superintendent)
District 106 Locations
Administration Office
1750 W. Plainfield Road
LaGrange, IL 60525
Phone: 708-246-3085
Highlands Elementary School
5850 Laurel Avenue
LaGrange, IL 60525
Phone: 708-579-6886
Highlands Middle School
1850 W. Plainfield Road
La Grange, IL 60525
Phone: 708-579-6890
HOW TO REQUEST PUBLIC INFORMATION AND/OR RECORDS
Contact FOIA Officer: foia_officer@district106.net
FOIA Officers:
Laura Smith (Executive Assistant)
Catherine Hannigan (CSBO)
John Munch (Superintendent)
TO ENSURE A TIMELY RESPONSE,
PLEASE SEND ALL FOIA REQUESTS TO:
FOIA_officer@district106.net
AND NOT INDIVIDUAL STAFF MEMBERS
All requests to inspect or receive copies shall be made in writing, directed to the public body and submitted via email, personal delivery, mail, fax or other means available to the public body in accordance with Section 3(c) of the Act. The District will honor all requests lawfully submitted to the public body. Any written request submitted to District 106 for a public record shall be deemed to be a FOIA request and treated accordingly.
FOIA and Miscellaneous Fees
Unless fees are waived or reduced, each Requestor must pay the following fees for copies made by District 106, certification, and mailing of public records.
- Copies: letter or legal - $.15 per side (after the first 50 pages)
- Copies: color or oversize - Actual cost of reproduction
- Certification: $1.00 per document plus copy cost
- Recording Media - Actual cost of media (disks, tapes, etc.)
- Statutory Fees: Rate authorized by statute
- Mailing: Actual cost of postage
There will be no charge for the first 50 pages of letter or legal size black and white copies for a Requestor, except for requests made for commercial purposes. When the services of an outside vendor are required to copy any public record, the actual charges of the outside vendor will be the fees for copying such records, notwithstanding the fees stated above.
In the event District 106 provides records in response to a Request but fails to respond within the requisite periods, such copies shall be provided free of charge in accordance with Section 3(d) of the Act.
