Lake County Gazette

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Byron Community Unit School District 226 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 FOIA request specifically asked for copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". The request emphasized the importance of access to public records for news reporting purposes, as it enables media professionals like us at Lake County Gazette to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public.

In light of this FOIA request, it's worth noting some relevant 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 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.

Buster Barton Superintendent | Byron Community Unit School District 226

These figures highlight the significant investment in education personnel within our state. As we continue our investigation into these specific keywords mentioned in our FOIA request, we remain committed to keeping you informed about important developments within our local educational institutions.