Posen-Robbins Elementary School District 143-5 Principal Dr. Anthony Edison (2023) | Posen-Robbins Elementary School District 143-5
Posen-Robbins Elementary School District 143-5 Principal Dr. Anthony Edison (2023) | Posen-Robbins Elementary School District 143-5
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Posen-Robbins Elementary School District 143-5 on January 28, 2025. The request, submitted by South Cook News, sought access to emails and memos from the past year that contain specific keywords.
The media organization requested electronic copies of all correspondence that included the terms “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study.” As a news outlet dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of local government affairs, South Cook News uses such information to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency for the public.
South Cook News argued that as members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, they are eligible for a fee waiver under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
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, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
The request by South Cook News underscores their commitment to keeping an eye on public institutions' activities. By seeking out this information, they aim to ensure these institutions are held accountable for their actions and decisions.
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