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A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the General George Patton School District 133 on January 28, 2025. The request, made by South Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought access to all emails and memos from the past year containing specific keywords.

The two key phrases specified in the request were "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". As a media outlet, South Cook News expressed its commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions. They emphasized their role in gathering and disseminating information to the public as a justification for requesting a fee waiver for this FOIA request.

The context behind these keywords is yet unclear; however, it is evident that South Cook News is investigating matters related to these terms within the General George Patton School District 133.

General George Patton School District 133 Principal Mr. David Brown (2023) | General George Patton School District 133

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 at South Cook News continue our mission of holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public, we believe that access to such records will help us fulfill our professional responsibilities effectively.