A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Nauvoo-Colusa Community Unit School District 325 on January 28, 2025. The request, made by West Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs, sought access to specific emails and memos from the past year.
The requested documents are those containing the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". As a media organization, West Central Reporter is involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for them to fulfill their professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given their role in disseminating information, they believe they are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
In light of this request, it's worth noting some statistics about education in Illinois. According to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, while the state average administrative salary was $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio stands at 141:1, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Interestingly enough, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
As we await further developments regarding this FOIA request sent to Nauvoo-Colusa Community Unit School District 325, we remain committed at West Central Reporter to provide comprehensive coverage on local governmental affairs.
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