On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Riverside School District 96. The request, made by West Cook News, sought access to all emails and memos from the past year that contained the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study."
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, West Cook News believes in the importance of transparency in public institutions. The FOIA request is part of their ongoing efforts to hold these institutions accountable.
The requested documents are expected to shed light on how these keywords relate to the operations within the Riverside School District 96. As stated in the request, West Cook News prefers receiving these records in an electronic format.
In addition, West Cook News has requested a fee waiver for this information due to its role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public.
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. It's worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
We at West Cook News will continue our commitment towards transparency and accountability by providing updates regarding this FOIA request as more information becomes available.
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