Lake County Gazette

On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Fairview School District 72 by Lake County Gazette. The request seeks access to all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study".

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act, under which this request has been made, is a law that allows for full or partial disclosure of previously unreleased information and documents controlled by the state government. In this case, the requested records are expected to shed light on how these terms have been used in the district's communications.

As members of Lake County Gazette, we are committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. 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.

Fairview School District 72 Principal Dr. Cindy Whittaker (2023) | Fairview School District 72

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

We will continue to update our readers as more information becomes available following this FOIA request.