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Freedom of Information Requests (FOIA)

Requests for public records must be in writing and may be submitted on a Freedom of Information Act Request Form which can be obtained 2 ways:

Central Office
Rantoul City Schools #137
1 Aviation Center Drive
Rantoul, IL 61866

Download FOIA Request Form

Requests for records should be directed to the Superintendent at RCS Central Office or by email:

Scott Woods
Central Office
Rantoul City Schools #137
1 Aviation Center Drive
Rantoul, IL 61866
 217-893-5400

Email to:
swoods@rcs137.org

No fees shall be charged for the first 50 pages of black and white, letter, or legal-sized copies requested.

After the first 50 pages, the fee for black and white, letter, or legal-sized copies shall be 15 cents per page.

Actual cost will be charged for other documents not of standard size and for the recording medium (e.g. compact disk, tape, DVD).

The District may waive or reduce fees if the person requesting the records states the specific purpose for the request and indicates that a waiver or reduction of fees is in the public interest.

FOIA Officers:
Scott Woods
Hanna Tieman

FOIA Officers are available at:
Central Office
Rantoul City Schools #137
1 Aviation Center Drive
Rantoul, IL 61866

 


Mission: Rantoul City Schools exists to build a stronger community by educating students. 

 

Organizational Structure: Rantoul City Schools is governed by a Board of Education and led by the Superintendent. Supporting the Superintendent is an Assistant Superintendent, along with directors overseeing key operational areas including Business and Finance, Curriculum and Instruction, Human Resources, Student Services, Technology, Food Services, and Alternative Programs. Additional leadership roles include a Pre-K Director and a District Bilingual Coordinator. The district’s schools are managed by Principals.

 

Operating Budget: The total operating budget for 2024–2025 was $39,285,958.

 

Office Locations:

Administrative Office

1 Aviation Center Drive, Rantoul, IL 61866

Phone: (217) 893-5400

Northview Elementary School

400 N Sheldon Street, Rantoul, IL 61866

Phone: (217) 893-5403

Eastlawn Elementary School

650 N Maplewood Drive, Rantoul, IL 61866

Phone: (217) 893-5404

J.W. Eater Junior High School

400 E Wabash Avenue, Rantoul, IL 61866

Phone: (217) 893-5401

Pleasant Acres Elementary School

1625 Short Street, Rantoul, IL 61866

Phone: (217) 893-5402

RISE Academy

1 Aviation Center Drive, Rantoul, IL 61866

Phone: (217) 893-5407

Broadmeadow Elementary School

500 Sunview Road, Rantoul, IL 61866

Phone: (217) 893-5405

PreK Center

1701 Short Street, Rantoul, IL 61866

Phone: (217) 893-5406

 

Staffing: The district employs approximately 395 full-time and part-time staff across all locations.

 

Governing & Advisory Bodies: The Board of Education (7 members) oversees district policies and strategic direction. Advisory roles include district committees for areas such as curriculum, safety, and community engagement.

Board Contact Email: rcsboard@rcs137.org

 

FOIA Request Submission:

Requests for public records must be in writing and may be submitted using the Freedom of Information Act Request Form. The form and full instructions are available online at:

https://www.rcs137.org/district1/freedom-of-information-requests-foia

 

FOIA Officers:

Scott Woods

Hanna Tieman

Submit requests to:

 

Mail:

FOIA Officer

Rantoul City Schools

1 Aviation Center Drive

Rantoul, IL 61866

 

Email: swoods@rcs137.org

Phone: (217) 893-5400