Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officers

Meg Weekley/Veronica Galarza
300 Center Dr., Ste 100
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

FOIA Information

Submit request in writing to FOIA Officer. Online portal is available at lakecountyil.gov/FOIA
Be as specific as possible when describing the records being sought. Include your contact information, if the request is for commercial purposes, and whether the request is for electronic records, copies of the records, or for inspection of records.
Copy Fees: First 50 pages are free (black and white) and $0.15 per page thereafter (black and white) or actual costs of copying for color copies.

Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

$1,274,121.37

Number of Offices

Number of Employees

Full Time: 40
Part Time: 3

Purpose

The mission of the Lake County Regional Office of Education is to serve as an advocate for education by providing effective leadership, performing regulatory functions in partnership with the Illinois state board of education as directed by the School Code of Illinois, coordinating and delivering state and local services, and disseminating information to educators, school districts, and the community

Organizational Chart

Regional Superintendent
Reporting to the Regional Superintendent:
- Assistant Regional Superintendent
- Director of Finance and Operations
- Communications Coordinator
  - Communications Specialist
- IT Coordinator
- IVSA Executive Director
- Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Reporting to the Assistant Regional Superintendent:
- Truancy Officer
  - Truancy Specialists
- Chief Licensure Officer
  - Licensure Specialists
- Director of Educational Services
  - Educational Coordinators
- Administrative Assistants
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations:
- Accountant II
- Grant Specialist
- Human Resource Specialist
- Parent Mentor Program Organizer
- LCROE Foundation Executive Director
  - LCROE Foundation Communication Specialist
  - LCROE Foundation Program Development Coordinator