Township High School District 211 Principal Dr. Lisa Small (2023) | Township High School District 211
Township High School District 211 Principal Dr. Lisa Small (2023) | Township High School District 211
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Township High School District 211 on January 28, 2025. The request was made by North Cook News, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically asked for copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for journalists in their role of holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As such, North Cook News believes it is 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 stands at 141:1, with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. It's also noteworthy that 58% of teachers in Illinois have earned a master's degree or higher.
North Cook News remains committed to shedding light on local government operations through diligent reporting and leveraging freedom of information laws when necessary. We will continue to monitor this situation closely and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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