A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Warsaw Community Unit School District 316 on January 28, 2025. The request, made by West Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks access to specific emails and memos from the past year.
The records requested are those containing the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study.” The request is part of an ongoing effort by West Central Reporter to ensure transparency in public institutions and hold them accountable for their actions. As a media outlet, we believe we are entitled to a fee waiver under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, given our role in disseminating information to the public.
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 request for these documents comes as part of our ongoing commitment at West Central Reporter to provide accurate and timely information about local government affairs. We believe that access to such records is crucial for fulfilling our professional responsibilities and ensuring transparency within public institutions.
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