What is FOIA?
FOIA is the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et. seq.), records in possession of public agencies may be accessed by the public upon written request.

How can I submit a FOIA request?
District 58 has no specific FOIA request form, however, requests must be made in writing. Requests should state that information is being sought under the Freedom of Information Act. Provide a brief description of the public records requested, being as specific as possible. While requests can be provided via e-mail, please provide a name and mailing address on the request. Click here to email a FOIA request.
Requests sent through the mail should be mailed to:
         Freedom of Information Officer
         Downers Grove Grade School District 58
         1860 63rd Street
         Downers Grove, IL 60516
         ATTN: FOIA Request

Who are the District 58 FOIA Officers?
Dr. Kari Cremascoli, Superintendent
Dr. Jayne Yudzentis, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel
Pam Osika, Secretary to the Superintendent and Board Secretary

What happens after I submit a request?
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act requires agencies to respond within five working days of receipt of a request. A five-day extension is allowed with written notification to the requester.
If the requested records are 50 pages, or less, in length, the pages will be copied and mailed to the requester at no charge. If the records exceed 50 pages, the requester will be informed of the duplication cost.

What are the costs for duplication?

Fee schedule for duplication of public records
Black and white copy from paper or electronic source (50 pages or less)	no charge
Paper copy from paper or electronic source (51 pages or more)	$.15 per page
Copy of audio or video material	cost of media
Checks are to be made payable to: "Downers Grove Grade School District 58"

FOIA Requests

11/2/2012
by Scott O’Connell
"Lawful orders" and other documents received by the district during fiscal years 2000 - 2013, inclusive, for 13 schools.

SOC2_20121102.pdf, 74.88 KB (Last Modified on November 12, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
11/2/2012
by Scott O’Connell
Agenda, approved Board minutes, resolution surrounding establishment of "Medical Insurance Reserve Fund"

SOC1_20121102.pdf, 69.71 KB (Last Modified on November 12, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
10/26/2012
by Scott O’Connell
Copies of resolutions pertaining to abolishing working cash fund 1947 -2013, transfers of funds 1985 - 2013, and tax anticipation warrants 1985 - 2013

SOC2_20121026.pdf, 82.45 KB (Last Modified on November 12, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
10/26/2012
by Scott O’Connell
Copies of original "Certificate of Tax Levy" for tax years 1962 through 2011

SOC1_20121026.pdf, 77.54 KB (Last Modified on November 12, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
10/25/2012
by Raymond Delcourt, Des Plaines Valley Council, B.S.A.
Enrollment numbers

Delcourt_BSA_20121025.pdf, 64.77 KB (Last Modified on November 2, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
08/09/2012
by John Veirup, Assoc VP, First Investors Corp.
Commercial request for information regarding 403(b) carriers, agreements, requirements for carrier status

Veirup_20120809.pdf, 56.72 KB (Last Modified on August 20, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
7/16/2012
by Bob Baier, Sheet Metal Workers' Local 265
Bid records, bid announcements, work orders, invoices, receipts of payment, certified copies of payroll and names of contractor, sub-contractors or brokers on any locker demolition or new installation.

Baier_FOIA_20120716.pdf, 47.27 KB (Last Modified on July 18, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
6/13/2012
by Gregory E. Moy, M.Ed
Policies regarding the social and emotional development of students pursuant to the Illinois Children Mental Health Act of 2003

Moy_FOIA.pdf, 69.21 KB (Last Modified on July 18, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
05/23/2012
by Marcellis Blackwell
Documents pertaining to school bus transportation bids

Blackwell_20120523.pdf, 85.98 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
04/27/2012
by Laura Pall
The latest Waste/Recycling agreement that District 58 uses as well as the last bid documents showing the results from all bidders

Pall_2012_04_27.pdf, 120.60 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
04/05/2012
by Scott O’Connell
All Section 23-10 written notices sent to the district by the Office of the State’s Attorney for DuPage County since each the following tax rate objections were initially filed with the Clerk of the Court: Case Number 2010 TO 0009 (O’Connell v. Henry) and Case Number 2011 TO 0013 (O’Connell v. Henry)

OConnell_2012_04_05.pdf, 55.15 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
04/05/2012
by Colleen Feldman, Invo HealthCare Assoc., Inc.
Therapy rates for special needs students, including all current providers of related services (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, School Psychology and Social Work)

Feldman_2012_04_05.pdf, 270.19 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
04/03/2012
by Bob Baier, Sheet Metal Workers' Local 265
List of summer school work for 2012 and contractor information

Baier_2012_04_03.pdf, 74.34 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
03/06/2012
by Nancy Moore
Various financial information

Moore_FOIA_20120306.pdf, 75.17 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
01/30/2012
by John Ruckstaetter
Contracts - electricity & gas supply vendors; copies of recent electric & gas bills for all buildings

Ruckstaetter_20120130.pdf, 62.18 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
01/25/2012
by Susan Hartig; Divine Savior Parish
Enrollment data for Hillcrest, Indian Trail, Fairmount, Kingsley, and El Sierra for the last five years (2006-2010)

Hartig20120125.pdf, 84.80 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
11/14/2011
by Lucy Lloyd
For the school years of 1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2010-2011, the number of years of previous teaching experience for each new teacher hired, not including student or substitute teaching.

Lloyd20111114.pdf, 82.87 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
11/09/2011
by Lucy Lloyd
Information regarding retirement data, new hire data from 2000-2011

Lloyd20111109.pdf, 68.22 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
10/07/2011
by Jennifer Schaefer
Bid specifications, contract(s), and other documents pertaining to student transportation

Schaefer20111007.pdf, 61.99 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
09/23/2011
by Ciara Crowther, Des Plaines Valley Council, B.S.A.
Enrollment numbers

Crowther20110923.pdf, 70.26 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
09/07/2011
by Laurel Q. Bowen
Mileage vouchers that employees have filed while they had use of district vehicles 24/7.

Bowen_20110907.pdf, 49.78 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
08/30/2011
by Laurel Q. Bowen
Information regarding employees who use District 58 vehicles.

Bowen20110830.pdf, 47.43 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
08/25/2011
by Laurel Q. Bowen
Policy for employee use of District 58 vehicles. Policy for employee use of District 58 vehicles 24/7 i.e., overnight to employee residence.

Bowen20110825.pdf, 89.22 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
08/22/2011
by Daniel Bastean
A copy of all legal opinions from the ISBE sent to the Downers Grove school district.

Bastean20110822.pdf, 25.45 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
08/09/2011
by MaryLynn Zajdel, Citizens for Healthy Development, NFP
1. Pursuant to the IL Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/6-106.1 (Public Act 97-0224) please provide a copy of the following public records as required to be provided to the District by the student education transportation contractor for the 2011-2012 school year: (i) the names of all drivers operating a vehicle requiring a school bus driver permit pursuant to the contract with the school district (Westway Coach); 625 ILCS 5/6-106.11(a.5) (ii) a copy of each driver's school bus driver permit. 625 ILCS 5/6-106.11(a.5) 2. All documents establishing the District's compliance with 625 ILCS 5/6-106.12(a) as of date Aug 22, 2011 to this FOIA request.

Zajdel20110809.pdf, 56.70 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
08/09/2011
by Adam Dibert
Copy of the teacher contract/ agreement for the 2008-2011 term

Dibert20110809.pdf, 62.72 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
08/01/2011
by MaryLynn Zajdel, Citizens for Healthy Development, NFP
1) A copy of the following public records as required to be provided to the District by the student education transportation contractor for the 2011-2012 school year: (i) the names of all drivers operating a vehicle requiring a school bus driver permit pursuant to the contract with the school district (Westway Coach); (ii) a copy of each driver's school bus driver permit. 2) All documents establishing the District's compliance with 625 ILCS 5/6-106.12(a) as of date of response to this FOIA request.

Zajdel20110801.pdf, 71.47 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
07/21/2011
by MaryLynn Zajdel
Copy of the Bid Tabulation for the 2011-2014 Student Transportation Contract. "Bid Tabulation" refers to the list of all bidders, amount of bid, and evaluation of each meeting the terms & conditions of the bid specificiations.

Zajdel20110721.pdf, 41.13 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
07/07/2011
by Brian Slodysko, Chicago Tribune
Information regarding school fees for school years: 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, & 2011-12.

Slodysko_07_07_11.pdf, 80.96 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
07/06/2011
by Brian McClure
Copy of the Bid Tabulation for the 2011-2014 Student Transportation Contract. "Bid Tabulation" refers to a list of all bidders, amount of bid, and evaluation of each meeting the terms & conditions of the bid specificiations.

McClure_07_06_11.pdf, 71.00 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
07/05/2011
by Brian McClure
Copies of correspondence to and from Westway Coach, its officers, directors, employees, agents and attorneys from April 1, 2011 to present. Copies of correspondence to and from Cook-Illinois, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, agents and attorneys from April 1, 2011 to present.

McClure_07_05_11.pdf, 72.76 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
06/24/2011
by Scott O’Connell
Copies of all claims expenses paid by the public body on behalf of Dale F. Martin and/or his family for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs for FY 2002 - FY 2010

SOC_DFM_InsuranceClaims_1.pdf, 57.25 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
06/24/2011
by Scott O’Connell
Copies of all claims expenses paid by the public body on behalf of James Popernik and/or his family for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs for FY 2008 - FY 2010

SOC_JP_InsuranceClaims_5.pdf, 42.45 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
06/24/2011
by Scott O’Connell
Copies of all claims expenses paid by the public body on behalf of Vicki Nissen and/or her family for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs for FY 2002 - FY 2010

SOC_VN_InsuranceClaims_4.pdf, 56.83 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
06/24/2011
by Scott O’Connell
Copies of all claims expenses paid by the public body on behalf of Larry Bending and/or his family for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs for FY 2002 - FY 2010

SOC_LB_InsuranceClaims_3.pdf, 57.74 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
06/24/2011
by Scott O’Connell
Copies of all claims expenses paid by the public body on behalf of Paul C. Zaander and/or his family for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs for FY 2002 - FY 2010

SOC_PZ_InsuranceClaims_2.pdf, 57.42 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
06/09/2011
by MaryLynn Zajdel, Citizens for Healthy Development, NFP
1) Copy of the District's contract with company known as “First Student” to provide student educational transportation services to/from school(s) for the 2010-2011 school year. 2) Copy of any and all "Pupil Transportation Reimbursement Claim Form(s)" filed by the District with the IL State Board of Education for the 2010-2011 school year.

Zajdel_2011_06_09.pdf, 25.50 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
06/07/2011
by Tina Chazinski, Proven Business Systems
Information in regards to current lease and service contract for both copiers and printers.

Chazinski_2011_06_07.pdf, 123.72 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
06/07/2011
by Jonathan Schuler, Suburban Life Publications
Access to and copies of any and all social media policies for the last four school years for District 58 that applies to any and all employees of the district, whether those employees are union, non-union, exempt or non-exempt

Schuler_2011_06_07.pdf, 24.60 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
06/01/2011
by MaryLynn Zajdel, Citizens for Healthy Development, NFP
Information pertaining to school bus driver permits

Zajdel_2011_06_01.pdf, 28.67 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
05/23/2011
by John Schofield
Electronic copies of records relating to implementation of the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act, which is effective June 1, 2011

Schofield_2011_05_23.pdf, 19.45 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
05/17/2011
by Lindsay Clifton, IL ADC#1 CAGC; Labor Mgmt Cooperation Committee
Copies of certified payroll in a scopes of work (ie tile, masonry, and tuckpointing) for work performed at Henry Puffer School from 2010 to current

Clifton_2011_05_17.pdf, 120.26 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
05/16/2011
by Nick Vogel, Suburban Life
The exact dollar amount of tax objections settlement

Vogel_2011_05_16.pdf, 43.22 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
05/06/2011
by Brian McClure
Documents pertaining to transportation services

McClure_TransDocuments.pdf, 27.27 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
04/21/2011
by Bob Baier, Sheet Metal Workers' Local 265
A list of scheduled summer school work for 2011 and names & contact info of contractors/subcontractors that have been awarded work -- HVAC; architectural metals or roofing; gutters and/or downspouts; lockers; toilet partitions; kitchen renovations

Baier_2011_04_21.pdf, 40.37 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
04/11/2011
by Jim Vodak
Natural gas utility bills, including monthly usage and monthly invoices from supplier and/or Nicor, for District 58 from 2008 to present.

Vodak_utility_invoices.pdf, 16.17 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
03/22/2011
by Dean Marsteller
Bid results, certified payroll, daily work logs and final billing for 2010 asphalt repair and sealcoating work that was bid around 4/28/10

Marsteller_AsphaltSealcoating.pdf, 10.17 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
03/15/2011
by Jennifer Schaefer
Most recent Bid Book for all companies that submitted bids for the most recent District [68] Student Transportation contract; (corrected version designates District 58

Schaefer_TransportationBid.pdf, 19.93 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
02/24/2011
by Mark Colosimo, Suburban Life Publications
District budget & other documents that detail the amount of district dollars spent on publication of public notices in 2010

Colosimo_Legal_notices.pdf, 38.79 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
01/10/2011
by Donald Peters
Names/addresses of those who filed nominating papers for April 2011

Peters_Candidates.pdf, 31.45 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
01/10/2011
by Pat O'Brien, MultiMail Solutions
Names/addresses of those who filed nominating papers for April 2011

O_Brien_Candidates.pdf, 220.09 KB (Last Modified on June 19, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
11/03/2010
by Scott O’Connell
Documents regarding the Medical Insurance Reserve Fund

SOC_MIRF_FOIA11_3_10.pdf, 80.37 KB (Last Modified on June 18, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
10/25/2010
by Bob Buck, Neopost Inc.
Information regarding mail machine/postage equipment from vendor Pitney Bowes, Pitney Bowes Credit Corp., or Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services -- purchase orders, vendor agreements

Buck_2010_10_25.pdf, 26.42 KB (Last Modified on June 18, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
10/05/2010
by Scott O’Connell
ISBE Legal Opinions

OConnell_ISBE_2010_10.pdf, 17.65 KB (Last Modified on June 18, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
10/04/2010
by Scott O’Connell
Humana documents

OConnell_2010_10_04.pdf, 26.40 KB (Last Modified on June 18, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
09/03/2010
by Jayson Deets, Illinois Paper & Copier Co.
Current copier and/or printer lease and maintenance contracts

Deets_2010_09_03.pdf, 23.00 KB (Last Modified on June 18, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
06/24/2010
by Monica Michareune, Organic School Project
RFP for food service contracts; previous winning bid from ARAMARK Ed Services

Michareune_2010_06_24.pdf, 24.92 KB (Last Modified on June 18, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
05/20/2010
by James Curbeam, Internat'l Brotherhood of Teamsters
RFP documents and contract for school bus transportation

Curbeam_2010_05_28.pdf, 46.75 KB (Last Modified on June 18, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
05/20/2010
by Robert Baier, Sheet Metal Workers Local 265
List of any scheduled summer school work for 2010 -HVAC, exhaust systems, maintenance work/ architectural metal work, roof work, flashings, gutters, lockers, toilet partitions, and kitchen renovations. List of contractors/subconctractors.

Baier_2010_05_20.pdf, 28.77 KB (Last Modified on June 18, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
05/17/2010
by Elizabeth Major
E-mail sent by Dr. Darlene Ruscitti regarding updates and bullying task force

Major_2010_05_17.pdf, 12.63 KB (Last Modified on June 18, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
03/09/2010
by Dana Sharrett
E-mail about the bullying situation listed on March Board agenda

Sharrett_2010_03_09.pdf, 11.74 KB (Last Modified on June 18, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
02/24/2010
by Tom Jansen, Océ
Information regarding copier leases and agreements

Jansen_2010_02_24.pdf, 27.40 KB (Last Modified on June 18, 2012 )

Comments (-1)
01/15/2010
by Janet L. Martin
Information for all non-certified employees 1)Job Title/Classification 2) # of days worked in school year 3) # of hours worked per day 4) Date of hire 5) Current salary 6) Cost of other fringe benefits

Martin_2010_01_15.pdf, 16.71 KB (Last Modified on June 18, 2012 )

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FOIA Requests

11/2/2012

11/2/2012

10/26/2012

10/26/2012

10/25/2012

08/09/2012

7/16/2012

6/13/2012

05/23/2012

04/27/2012

04/05/2012

04/05/2012

04/03/2012

03/06/2012

01/30/2012

01/25/2012

11/14/2011

11/09/2011

10/07/2011

09/23/2011

09/07/2011

08/30/2011

08/25/2011

08/22/2011

08/09/2011

08/09/2011

08/01/2011

07/21/2011

07/07/2011

07/06/2011

07/05/2011

06/24/2011

06/24/2011

06/24/2011

06/24/2011

06/24/2011

06/09/2011

06/07/2011

06/07/2011

06/01/2011

05/23/2011

05/17/2011

05/16/2011

05/06/2011

04/21/2011

04/11/2011

03/22/2011

03/15/2011

02/24/2011

01/10/2011

01/10/2011

11/03/2010

10/25/2010

10/05/2010

10/04/2010

09/03/2010

06/24/2010

05/20/2010

05/20/2010

05/17/2010

03/09/2010

02/24/2010

01/15/2010