A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Georgetown-Ridge Farm Consolidated Unit School District 4 regarding emails and memos on January 28, 2025. The request, issued by the Lake County Gazette, seeks access to all electronic copies of emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study".
The Lake County Gazette is a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their journalistic duties, they are 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.
In light of their role in disseminating information, they believe they are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
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.
This FOIA request aligns with our commitment at Lake County Gazette to provide comprehensive coverage on local governmental affairs and hold public institutions accountable. We await a response from Georgetown-Ridge Farm Consolidated Unit School District 4 regarding this matter.
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