Cicero School District 99 Principal Mr. Aldo Calderin (2023) | Cicero School District 99
Cicero School District 99 Principal Mr. Aldo Calderin (2023) | Cicero School District 99
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Cicero School District 99 on January 28, 2025. The request, made by West Cook News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study".
As a news organization, we at West Cook News are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
According to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, while 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. It's worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
The request comes amid growing interest in local government affairs and a push for greater transparency within public institutions. As always, we remain committed to providing our readers with comprehensive coverage of these important issues.
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