Jenna Bibb Superintendent | Cambridge Community Unit School District 227
Jenna Bibb Superintendent | Cambridge Community Unit School District 227
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Cambridge Community Unit School District 227 on January 28, 2025. The request, issued by Lake County Gazette, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, asked for copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study."
As representatives of Lake County Gazette, we believe access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These 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.
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) was invoked in this request, emphasizing our commitment to transparency and accountability in local government affairs.
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 141:1, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Interestingly enough, it's worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
We will continue to pursue this story as more information becomes available.
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