West Central Reporter

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Jacksonville School District 117 regarding emails and memos on January 28, 2025. The request, issued by the West Central Reporter, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study."

As members of the media, we at West Central Reporter are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.

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. Notably, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

The information requested under this FOIA will help provide further insight into local educational affairs and enhance our understanding of ongoing initiatives within Jacksonville School District 117. We remain committed to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs for our readers.