Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 Principal Dr. Anthony Scarsella (2023) | Palos Community Consolidated School District 118
Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 Principal Dr. Anthony Scarsella (2023) | Palos Community Consolidated School District 118
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 in Illinois on January 28, 2025. The request was made by South Cook News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically sought copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contained the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". As part of its mission to provide transparency and hold public institutions accountable, South Cook News requested these documents preferably in an electronic format.
South Cook News believes access to these public records is essential for fulfilling its professional responsibilities. Given its role in disseminating information to the public, South Cook News also stated that it should be eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
In related news, according to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, while the state average administrative salary stood at $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio is reported as 141:1, with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. Interestingly, over half (58%) of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
As we continue our work at South Cook News, we believe it is crucial for us to keep shedding light on important issues within our education system. We look forward to receiving and reviewing the requested documents from Palos Community Consolidated School District 118.
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