A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Lisbon Community Consolidated School District 90 regarding specific emails and memos on January 28, 2025. The request, made by Lake County Gazette, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks access to all emails and memos from the past year containing the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study."
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) was invoked in this request, which also included a plea for electronic format delivery. The requester has cited their role as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public as justification for their eligibility for a fee waiver.
At 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 are confident that we qualify for a fee waiver as media professionals.
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 noted as being 141:1 with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. Furthermore, it's worth noting that over half - 58% - of teachers in Illinois have achieved a master's degree or higher level of education.
This FOIA request forms part of our ongoing commitment at Lake County Gazette to keep our readers informed about matters affecting their local communities and schools.
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