Former state school employee Paula Rooney, who retired in May 2018, saved $92,350 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Annjo Beck, who retired in May 2018, saved $69,474 toward a pension over 15 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Nancy Taylor, who retired in May 2018, saved $165,893 toward a pension over 30 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Public school administrators in Winfield School District 34, Lake Park Community High School District 108 and Butler School District 53 earn the highest average salary in DuPage County, according to the latest Illinois schools report card.
School districts in Wheaton, Naperville and West Chicago were among those in Illinois that paid the most in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teacher
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 West Chicago, Burr Ridge and Roselle ranked among DuPage County's lowest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Grade school districts in West Chicago, Burr Ridge and Addison ranked among DuPage County's lowest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Former state school employee Marc Sgro, who retired in December 2017, saved $168,973 toward a pension over 27 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Jeffery Shafer, who retired in September 2017, saved $80,686 toward a pension over 23 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Villa Park School District 45 on its financial "Recognition" list.
Former state school employee Michele Cummins, who retired in July 2017, saved $181,349 toward a pension over 27 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Lora Carey, who retired in June 2017, saved $105,250 toward a pension over 17 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Sandra Smith, who retired in May 2017, saved $11,459 toward a pension over 8 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Rebecca Villiard, who retired in May 2017, saved $86,616 toward a pension over 19 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.