River Grove School District 85-5
Recent News About River Grove School District 85-5
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River Grove School District 85-5 students suspended 21 times in a single school year
River Grove School District 85-5 reported 21 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.
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How has spending changed at River Grove SD 85-5?
River Grove School District 85-5 increased per-student spending 1.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Cook News analysis of public schools data.
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How much has River Grove SD 85-5 overspent over the past 10 years?
River Grove School District 85-5 accumulated $4.86 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a West Cook News analysis of public schools data.
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How many administrators do school districts have in West Suburbs?
Forest Park School District 91, Hillside School District 93 and Lindop School District 92 reported the smallest student-to-administrator ratios in West Suburbs, according to the latest Illinois Schools Report Card.
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Former state school employee Sharwell paid in $157K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.16M in retirement
Former state school employee Virginia Sharwell, who retired in May 2018, saved $156,918 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
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Former state school employee Wilson paid in $168K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.37M in retirement
Former state school employee Renee Wilson, who retired in May 2018, saved $168,459 toward a pension over 36 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
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Report: River Grove spent $12,704 per student in 2016-17
Spending per pupil at River Grove School District 85-5 is up 21 percent from five years ago, according to a West Cook News analysis of district finances.
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How much do school administrators earn in West Suburbs?
Public school administrators in River Forest Public Schools District 90, Lyons Township High School District 204 and Oak Park-River Forest School District 200 earn the highest average salary in West Suburbs, according to the latest Illinois schools report card.
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Analysis: River Grove administrators rank 286th in state for average pay
Administrators in River Grove School District 85.5 earn an average of $105,512 per year, ranking 286th out of 858 districts in the state.
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Former state school employee Wermers paid in $27K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $357K in retirement
Former state school employee Thomas Wermers, who retired in April 2018, saved $27,208 toward a pension over 8 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
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Records show how much West Suburbs school districts have paid for spiking teacher pensions ahead of retirement
Out of school districts in West Suburbs, Proviso Township High School District 209 paid the most in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teachers Retirement System of Illinois.
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Records show how much Illinois school districts have paid for spiking teacher pensions ahead of retirement
School districts in Forest Park, Bellwood and Franklin Park were among those in Illinois that paid the most in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teacher
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Ranking school finances: Which districts are the healthiest in West Suburbs?
Pleasantdale School District 107, Central Stickney School District 110 and Hillside School District 93 received the best financial ratings by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for their 2017 finances.
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River Grove School District 85.5 placed on financial "Review" list by state board of education
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed River Grove School District 85.5 on its financial "Review" list.
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River Grove SD 85-5 holds $4.9 million in long-term debt
River Grove School District 85-5 has $4,943,295 in debt, which is $2,095 per household in the district, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the West Cook News.
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Former state school employee Susek paid in $200K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.61M in retirement
Former state school employee Jacqueline Susek, who retired in May 2017, saved $200,158 toward a pension over 34 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
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Former state school employee Lanzito paid in $183K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $4.06M in retirement
Former state school employee Dea Lanzito, who retired in May 2017, saved $183,234 toward a pension over 41 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
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Twenty-six west Cook County schools lose, 12 win in state Senate funding revamp
West Cook County schools would be net winners of state funding under a bill that passed the Illinois State Senate Wednesday.
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Former state school employee Allard paid in $14K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $166K in retirement
Former state school employee David Allard, who retired in January 2017, saved $13,560 toward a pension over 7 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
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Former state school employee Stankiewicz paid in $92K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.2M in retirement
Former state school employee Marie Stankiewicz, who retired in December 2016, saved $91,547 toward a pension over 25 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.