A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to East Alton School District 13 on January 28, 2025. The request, issued by Lake County Gazette, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs, sought copies of all emails and memos from the past year containing the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study".
As representatives of Lake County Gazette, we believe access to public records is vital for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
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 report also revealed that the average student-to-administrative ratio is 141:1 and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Furthermore, it showed that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
The FOIA request aims to shed light on any potential issues or developments within East Alton School District 13 related to these keywords. It underscores our commitment at Lake County Gazette to keep the public informed about local governmental affairs.
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