Lake County Gazette

Westminster Public Schools (WPS) has opened applications for the 2025–2026 District Accountability Advisory Council (DAAC). The council seeks parents, guardians, and community members interested in education to represent their schools.

The DAAC works with district leaders to discuss issues, provide policy recommendations, and share updates with school communities. Members also learn about WPS’s mission and strategic priorities.

“Serving on the DAAC is an opportunity to make a real difference,” said Ryan McCoy, Chief of Advancement and Strategic Partnerships. “It’s a chance to contribute your voice, help shape policy, and ensure that every school in the district is represented.”

Applications are open until August 24, 2025. The first meeting will be held on September 2, 2025. Each school is encouraged to have representation from both parents and community members.

Those interested can apply online using the DAAC Application. For more information contact Ryan McCoy at rmccoy@wps.org.

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 serves Lake County and includes several elementary and middle schools as well as Waukegan High School. The district's student population is predominantly Hispanic at nearly 80 percent, with smaller percentages of Black, White, and Asian students. More details about the district's demographics are available at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/. According to state data, Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 employs over one thousand teachers who earn an average salary of $63,524; most are women. Teacher attendance rates are high across the district’s schools as reported by https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/. In terms of finances, the district spent $23,429 per student in 2020 for a total expenditure exceeding $359 million according to https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.