West Cook News

On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Lindop School District 92 by West Cook News. The request pertains to emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study".

West Cook News is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their commitment to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public, they requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.

As journalists at West Cook News, we believe access to public records is crucial in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. We have asked for these documents preferably in electronic format and also requested a fee waiver as media professionals.

The information sought will provide insights into how the Lindop School District 92 has been engaging with or discussing matters related to Lucy Calkins or Units of Study. The specific relevance or context of these keywords was not detailed in the request.

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

As we continue our work at West Cook News, we remain committed to bringing light to important issues affecting our local government institutions. Our dedication is always towards maintaining transparency and accountability within these entities for the benefit of our readership and community.