A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Calhoun Cusd 40 School District on January 28, 2025. The request, sent by West Central Reporter, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks access to all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”.
The FOIA request underscores the importance of transparency in public institutions. As journalists at West Central Reporter, we believe access to such records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable.
We have requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, preferably in electronic format. We have also sought a fee waiver as a media professional given our role in disseminating information.
According to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, and the state average Administrative Salary was $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio is 141:1, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. It's worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
The requested documents will provide insight into any discussions or decisions related to Lucy Calkins or Units of Study within the Calhoun Cusd 40 School District over the past year. This will further enable us at West Central Reporter to provide thorough and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
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