Lake County Gazette

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Barrington Community Unit School District 220 regarding emails and memos dated back from the past year. The request was made by Lake County Gazette, a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, on January 28, 2025.

The requested documents are those containing the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". The purpose of this request is to gain access to public records that could potentially shed light on important issues within the school district. As members of the media, we at Lake County Gazette are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to these records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.

In relation to this, it's worth noting some statistics about education in Illinois. According to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, while the state average administrative salary was $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio stands at 141:1, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Interestingly enough, over half - 58% - of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

Craig Winkelman Superintendent of Schools | Barrington Community Unit School District 220

As we continue our work in promoting transparency and accountability within our local government institutions such as Barrington Community Unit School District 220, we hope that this FOIA request will contribute valuable insights into our ongoing coverage.