Damon Ascolani President at Lemont Bromberek Combined School District 113a | Official website
Damon Ascolani President at Lemont Bromberek Combined School District 113a | Official website
On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A by South Cook News. The request seeks access to all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "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 part of their mission to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public, they have invoked their rights under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
In addition to requesting specific documents, South Cook News has also requested a fee waiver as a media professional. This is in line with their role in gathering and reporting news to the public.
As we delve into this matter further, it's worth noting some key statistics about education in Illinois. According to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, while the state average administrative salary was $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio stands at 141:1, with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. Interestingly enough, over half - specifically 58% - of teachers in Illinois hold a master's degree or higher.
These figures shed light on the current state of education in Illinois as we await more information regarding this FOIA request sent by South Cook News.
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