Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Purpose and Mission The mission of LaSalle Elementary School District 122 is to provide a nurturing, challenging learning environment in order to assist each student in becoming lifelong learners and socially responsible citizens. As a public elementary school district, we serve approximately 900 students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade across two attendance centers: Northwest Elementary School (Grades Pre-K–5) and Lincoln Junior High School (Grades 6–8).
Organizational Structure The District is governed by the Board of Education. Administrative operations are led by the Superintendent, who oversees the building principals, faculty, and support staff.
Financial Profile The total operating budget for District 122 for the current fiscal year is approximately $20,000,000. The District’s primary sources of revenue include state evidence based-funding (which comprises nearly 70% of the budget) and local property taxes. Detailed financial documents can be found on our Finances page.
Employee Information To support our educational mission, District 122 employs approximately 130 staff members, including 86 full-time certified staff and 5 administrators.
The following types of public records are maintained by District 122 and available for inspection. Many of these are accessible on this website. Click the link to help you locate these documents.
General
Legal notices
Official bonds
Records of the district's ownership of real or personal property
Contractors’ records of their employees on public works of the district
School report cards - Northwest Elementary and Lincoln Jr. High
Annual Statement of Affairs (About)
Financial
Tax levies
Bills or invoices issued and received by the district
Receipts for revenue
How to Submit a FOIA Request
If the information you are seeking is not found on the website, you may submit a request for records using any of the following methods:
Online Form: FOIA Request Form (Submitting via our Online FOIA Form is the most reliable and efficient way to reach the District. Unlike email, which can be delayed or diverted by automated network security filters and spam firewalls, the web form ensures your request is received immediately and formatted correctly for the fastest possible response.)
Email: Send your request to foiarequests@lasalleschools.net. To ensure district cybersecurity, please include the text of your request in the body of the email. The district is not required to open attachments or click links to view a request and will not do so.
US Mail: Send a written request to:
Mrs. Patricia Hoelle, Freedom of Information Act Officer
LaSalle Elementary School District 122
1165 St. Vincents Avenue
LaSalle, IL 61301
Fees: No fees shall be charged for the first 50 pages of black-and-white copies requested or for records transmitted electronically. After the first 50 pages, the fee for black-and-white hard copies shall be 15¢ per page. The district may waive or reduce fees if the person requesting the records states the specific purpose for the request and indicates that a waiver or reduction of fees is in the public interest.
Notice Regarding Automated Requests: Per 5 ILCS 140/3.2, the District reserves the right to require verification of any request it reasonably believes was not submitted by a person. Furthermore, as a cybersecurity measure, all electronic requests must be contained within the body of the email; the District will not open attachments or links to view a request.