A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Milford Area Public Schools District 124 regarding emails and memos on January 28, 2025. The request, sent by Lake County Gazette, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, specifically asked for copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study".
As part of our commitment to transparency and public accountability, we at Lake County Gazette believe in the importance of access to public records. These records are crucial in fulfilling our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
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 is 141:1, with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. It's also worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois hold a master's degree or higher.
The FOIA request aims to shed light on any discussions or decisions made within Milford Area Public Schools District 124 concerning "Lucy Calkins" or "Units of Study". As we continue our mission to inform the public about local governmental affairs, we remain hopeful for a positive response from Milford Area Public Schools District 124.
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