A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the West Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 regarding specific emails and memos on January 28, 2025. The request, made by South Cook News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, asked for all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”.
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act, under which this request was made, is designed to ensure transparency in public institutions. As part of their commitment to holding these institutions accountable, South Cook News believes they are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
According to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, and the 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. Furthermore, it's worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
South Cook News has not yet received a response from West Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 regarding their FOIA request. They remain dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of local government affairs and will continue to pursue this information in service of their readership.
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