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FOIA Request Sent to Consolidated High School District 230 Regarding Emails and Memos on January 28, 2025

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Consolidated High School District 230 Principal Dr. Robert Nolting (2023) | Consolidated High School District 230

Consolidated High School District 230 Principal Dr. Robert Nolting (2023) | Consolidated High School District 230

On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Consolidated High School District 230. The request, sent by South Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, asked for copies of 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, allows for public access to records from state or local government bodies. As part of their commitment to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public, South Cook News believes they are 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 was $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio is 141:1 and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Interestingly enough, over half - 58% - of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.


Consolidated High School District 230 Principal Dr. Robert Nolting (2023) | Consolidated High School District 230

As we continue our reporting efforts on local governmental affairs in Illinois, we at South Cook News believe that access to such information is crucial in fostering transparency within our community. We look forward to sharing more insights as we receive responses to our FOIA requests.

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