Schools
Highest-paid teacher in Downers Grove GSD 58 raked in $124,312.31 in the 2013-2014 school year
The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Downers Grove GSD 58 each earned more than $98,000.
Illinois State Board of Education
The State Board consists of nine members who are appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. Board members serve four-year terms, with State Board membership limited to two consecutive terms.
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The board sets educational policies and guidelines for public and private schools, preschool through grade 12, as well as vocational education. It analyzes the aims, needs and requirements of education and recommends legislation to the General Assembly and Governor for the benefit of the more than 2 million school children in Illinois.
Recent News About Illinois State Board of Education
Schools
Highest-paid teacher in Salt Creek SD 48 raked in $122,882.85 in the 2013-2014 school year
The top 20 highest-paid teachers in Salt Creek SD 48 each earned more than $84,000.
Schools
Highest-paid teacher in Indian Prairie CUSD 204 raked in $128,010.59 in the 2013-2014 school year
The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Indian Prairie CUSD 204 each earned more than $111,000.
Schools
Highest paid teacher in Glenbard Township HSD 87 raked in $196,216.76 in the 2013-2014 school year
The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Glenbard Township HSD 87 each earned more than $140,000.
Schools
Fenton CHSD 100 placed on 'Financial Recognition' list by state board of education
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Fenton CHSD 100 on its "Financial Recognition" list.
Schools
Highest paid teacher in Lisle CUSD 202 raked in $121,104.89 in the 2013-2014 school year
The top 50 highest paid teachers in Lisle CUSD 202 each earned more than $87,000.
Schools
Illinois community colleges cost state over $215,000 per on-time graduate
Millions of dollars in taxpayer money are being spent in Illinois to support students and the community colleges in Illinois, but most of the students never graduate.
Schools
Former state school employee Klaas paid in $112K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.18M in retirement
Former state school employee Mary Klaas, who retired in August 2016, saved $111,871 toward a pension over 23 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Schools
Former state school employee Reising Rechner paid in $158K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.93M in retirement
Former state school employee Pamela Reising Rechner, who retired in June 2016, saved $158,057 toward a pension over 28 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Schools
Former state school employee Berkman paid in $153K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.83M in retirement
Former state school employee Louis Berkman, who retired in June 2016, saved $152,670 toward a pension over 26 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Schools
Former state school employee Evans paid in $57K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $964K in retirement
Former state school employee John Evans, who retired in May 2016, saved $57,297 toward a pension over 7 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Schools
Former state school employee Small paid in $8K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $136K in retirement
Former state school employee Joan Small, who retired in April 2016, saved $8,318 toward a pension over 1 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Schools
Former state school employee Campbell paid in $113K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.47M in retirement
Former state school employee Janet Campbell, who retired in April 2016, saved $112,629 toward a pension over 20 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Schools
Former state school employee Emmons paid in $26K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $375K in retirement
Former state school employee Donna Emmons, who retired in April 2016, saved $25,804 toward a pension over 6 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Government
Willis skips state schools committee vote on truancy
State Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-Bensenville) was one of seven Democrats who purposely skipped a State House committee vote Wednesday on a measure that will eliminate all penalties for parents who allow their children to repeatedly skip school.