A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Brookfield-LaGrange Park School District 95 in Illinois on January 28, 2025. The request was made by West Cook News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request seeks copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”. The intention behind this request is to gather information for reporting news to the public, with an emphasis on holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.
West Cook News believes that access to these public records is essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities. Given their role in disseminating information, they have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
In related news, according to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, while the state average administrative salary stood at $116,908. The report also revealed that the average student-to-administrative ratio is 141:1, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Interestingly, it was found that 58% of teachers in Illinois hold a master’s degree or higher.
As we continue our mission of reporting on local government affairs and ensuring transparency within our community’s institutions, we look forward to receiving a response from Brookfield-LaGrange Park School District 95 regarding our FOIA request.
