Lake County Gazette

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Community Consolidated School District 93 on January 28, 2025. The request was made by the Lake County Gazette, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

The FOIA request seeks copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". As a media organization, we at the Lake County Gazette believe access to public records is essential for fulfilling 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 a media professional.

In relation to this request, it's important to note some key facts 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 noteworthy that 58% of teachers in Illinois hold a master's degree or higher.

David Hill, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools | Community Consolidated School District 93

As we continue our investigative journalism into local governmental affairs, we will strive to provide our readers with comprehensive coverage that upholds accountability and promotes transparency.