A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Tri-Point Community Unit School District 6-J on January 28, 2025. The request was made by the Lake County Gazette, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request seeks copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". As stated in the request, access to these public records is essential for fulfilling professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
As members of the media, we at Lake County Gazette are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. We believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
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, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
We look forward to receiving a response from Tri-Point Community Unit School District 6-J regarding our FOIA request.
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