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.
Grade school districts in Oak Brook, Hinsdale and Naperville ranked highest in DuPage County for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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 Audrey Fenbert, who retired in June 2017, saved $183,456 toward a pension over 33 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Patricia Evans, who retired in June 2017, saved $136,701 toward a pension over 22 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Ken Rehr, who retired in June 2017, saved $209,543 toward a pension over 39 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Doreen Sobol, who retired in June 2017, saved $219,104 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Donna Halpin, who retired in May 2016, saved $143,707 toward a pension over 29 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Martha Harms, who retired in May 2016, saved $134,781 toward a pension over 27 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.