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FOIA Request Sent to Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 Regarding Emails and Memos on January 28, 2025

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Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 Principal Dr. David Negron (2023) | Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89

Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 Principal Dr. David Negron (2023) | Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 on January 28, 2025. The request, made by West Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain specific keywords.

The keywords in question are "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". These terms could potentially relate to educational programs or initiatives within the school district. As journalists at West Cook News, we believe that access to public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.

In light of our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional. We await a response from the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 regarding this FOIA request.


Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 Principal Dr. David Negron (2023) | Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89

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 enough, over half (58%) of teachers in Illinois hold a master's degree or higher.

As we continue to investigate local governmental affairs through FOIA requests such as this one, we remain committed to providing comprehensive coverage that promotes transparency and accountability within our community's public institutions.

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