Glencoe School District 35 Principal Dr. Catherine Wang (2023) | Glencoe School District 35
Glencoe School District 35 Principal Dr. Catherine Wang (2023) | Glencoe School District 35
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Glencoe School District 35 on January 28, 2025. The request, issued by North Cook News, sought copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contained specific keywords.
North Cook News is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their ongoing investigative work, they requested access to documents containing the terms “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study.”
The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, which provides public access to government documents and records. In their communication, North Cook News emphasized the importance of public record access in fulfilling their professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
As a media organization, North Cook News believes it is eligible for a fee waiver for this information request. They stressed that such access is essential for them to continue disseminating accurate information to the public.
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 enough, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
As we at North Cook News continue our mission to provide comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, we believe that transparency in these matters serves not only us but also our readership who rely on us for accurate information regarding their local institutions.
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