Dr. Adam Thorns Superintendent at Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 | Official Website
Dr. Adam Thorns Superintendent at Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 | Official Website
On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Chicago Ridge School District 127-5. The request, made by South Cook News, sought copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contained specific keywords.
The keywords in question were "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". South Cook News is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As such, they have requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. They have also asked for these records to be provided in an electronic format.
South Cook News emphasized their role as a media organization in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is crucial for them to fulfill their professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. In light of this role, they believe they are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
Dr. Adam Thorns Superintendent at Chicago Ridge School District 127-5
| Official Website
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, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
This FOIA request by South Cook News is part of their ongoing efforts to provide transparent and accurate information about local government operations to their readership.
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