White Oak Library offers new fall programs for Fairmont families

White Oak Library is launching a series of fall programs this month, according to an announcement from Fairmont School. The library’s offerings include story times and hands-on activities designed for community participation.

Fairmont School encouraged families to attend these free programs and highlighted the library as a resource for learning and community engagement. More details about the programs can be found on the White Oak Library website.

Fairmont School is part of Fairmont School District 89, which serves Will County. The district is made up of a diverse student population: 12.7 percent White, 38.5 percent Black, 46 percent Hispanic, and 0.3 percent Asian (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).

According to data from the Illinois State Board of Education, Fairmont School District 89 employs 30 teachers with an average salary of $47,800 before pension contributions; women comprise over 80 percent of the teaching staff (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). In addition, none of the district’s teachers have recorded more than ten absences in a school year.

In terms of spending, Fairmont School District 89 allocated $21,521 per student in 2020 for a total expenditure of nearly $7 million (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).

"Thank you," stated Fairmont School in its message to families.