A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Riverside Brookfield High School District 208 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 specifically sought copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”. The purpose of this request is to gather information for reporting news to the public. As journalists, we believe access to public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
According to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, and the state average Administrative Salary was $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio is 141:1, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Interestingly, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master’s degree or higher.
As we continue our investigation into these matters, we remain committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. We will update our readers as more information becomes available.
