A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Braceville School District 75 regarding emails and memos on January 28, 2025. The request, made by Lake County Gazette, seeks access to all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study."
The Lake County Gazette is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their mission, they frequently make use of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, to access public records.
The records requested in this instance are sought in electronic format. The Gazette's goal is to provide transparency to the public and hold public institutions accountable. They believe that as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, they are eligible for a fee waiver.
In relation to this request, 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, with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. Furthermore, it's reported that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
The FOIA request is currently under review by Braceville School District 75 officials who will respond accordingly.
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