Dr. Angel L. Turner Superintendent of Evanston-Skokie Community Consolidated School District 65 | Official Website
Dr. Angel L. Turner Superintendent of Evanston-Skokie Community Consolidated School District 65 | Official Website
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Evanston-Skokie Community Consolidated School District 65 regarding emails and memos on January 28, 2025. The request was made by North Cook News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request seeks copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". This is part of North Cook News' ongoing effort to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As a media outlet, North Cook News believes it is eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
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 worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
At North Cook News, we believe access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We will continue our work in gathering and reporting news to ensure transparency in our local government institutions.
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