Public school administrators in Winfield School District 34 are among those earning the highest average salary in the state, according to the latest Illinois schools report card.
Out of school districts in DuPage County, Community Unit SD 200 paid the most in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teachers Retirement System of Illinois
Lisle Community Unit School District 202, Salt Creek School District 48 and Burr Ridge Community Consolidated School District 180 received the best financial ratings by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for their 2017 finances.
Former state school employee Ann Pearson, who retired in February 2018, saved $56,834 toward a pension over 15 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Grade school districts in Oak Brook, Hinsdale and Naperville ranked among Illinois' top 100 for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Former state school employee Blanche Flosman, who retired in August 2017, saved $43,090 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Denise Johansen, who retired in June 2017, saved $163,157 toward a pension over 36 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
DuPage County schools would be net losers of state funding under a bill that passed the Illinois State Senate Wednesday.
Former state school employee Mary Rogers, who retired in June 2016, saved $116,004 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.