Grant Community High School District 124 Principal Dr. Christine A. Sefcik (2023) | Grant Community High School District 124
Grant Community High School District 124 Principal Dr. Christine A. Sefcik (2023) | Grant Community High School District 124
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Grant Community High School District 124 regarding emails and memos from the past year. The request, made by the Lake County Gazette on January 28, 2025, specifically sought records containing the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study."
As a media organization dedicated to providing 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 ensuring transparency for the public.
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act, under which this request was made, allows us to seek these records in an electronic format. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we also requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
In relation to this story, it's worth noting some data 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 stood at $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio is 141:1, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Additionally, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
We will continue our efforts to provide transparency and hold public institutions accountable through diligent reporting and responsible journalism.
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