A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the St. Rose School District 14-15 on January 28, 2025, by the Lake County Gazette. The request seeks copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study."
As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the Lake County Gazette believe access to public records is crucial for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act, under which this request has been made, is designed to ensure public access to records in the possession of public agencies. The act supports the fundamental principle that people have a right to know about the decisions being made on their behalf by public bodies.
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, 58% of teachers in Illinois hold a master's degree or higher.
The response from St. Rose School District 14-15 regarding our FOIA request is eagerly awaited as it will shed light on matters pertaining to these keywords and possibly provide further insights into educational practices within our local government institutions.
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