A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Leroy Community Unit School District 2 in Illinois regarding emails and memos on January 28, 2025. The request was made by Lake County Gazette, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request specifically asked for copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". These records were requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for electronic format delivery.
As representatives of Lake County Gazette, we believe that access to public records is crucial 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 have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
According to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, and the state average Administrative Salary was $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio is 141:1, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Interestingly, it's noted that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
We at Lake County Gazette are committed to keeping our readers informed about important developments within our local government institutions. We will continue to provide updates on this FOIA request as more information becomes available.
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