Lake County Gazette

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to West Chicago Community High School #94 regarding emails and memos dated from the past year. The request, made by Lake County Gazette, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, was sent on January 28, 2025.

The requested documents are specifically those that contain the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”. The intention behind this request is to gather information for news reporting purposes, which includes holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.

As members of the media, we at Lake County Gazette believe we play a crucial role in disseminating information to the public. Access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Given our role in this process, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.

Community High School District 94 Principal Mr. John Langton (2023) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-langton-83810511/

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 141:1, with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. It's also worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have earned a master's degree or higher.

This data provides context for our ongoing investigations into local educational affairs and underscores our commitment to transparency and accountability within our school systems.