Lake County Gazette

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the North Shore School District 112 on January 28, 2025. The request was made by the Lake County Gazette, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

The FOIA request sought copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contained the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". As members of the media, we at the Lake County Gazette 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. This information will aid us in understanding more about the internal communications within North Shore School District 112 regarding these specific topics.

Lisa Hirsh Board President at North Shore School District 112 | Official Website

In related news, according to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, while the state average administrative salary stood at $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio is reported as being 141:1, with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. Furthermore, it's worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

We await a response from North Shore School District 112 regarding our FOIA request and will continue our efforts to bring transparency and accountability to local government affairs.