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FOIA Request Sent to La Grange School District 105 South Regarding Emails and Memos on January 28, 2025

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La Grange School District 105 South Principal Dr. Brian Ganan (2023) | La Grange School District 105 South

La Grange School District 105 South Principal Dr. Brian Ganan (2023) | La Grange School District 105 South

On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the La Grange School District 105 South in Illinois. The request was made by West Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

The FOIA request specifically asked for copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". These records are sought under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. West Cook News expressed a preference for receiving these records in an electronic format.

At West Cook News, we believe that access to public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.


La Grange School District 105 South Principal Dr. Brian Ganan (2023) | La Grange School District 105 South

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, it's noted that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

We await a response from La Grange School District 105 South regarding this FOIA request. As always, we remain committed to providing our readers with thorough reporting on local government affairs.

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