Metro East Sun

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Signal Hill School District 181 on January 28, 2025. The request, made by Metro East Sun, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study".

The FOIA request is part of our ongoing efforts at Metro East Sun to gather and report news related to public institutions. Access to these records is crucial for us in fulfilling our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.

In light of our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. We prefer the requested records in an electronic format for ease of access and dissemination.

Signal Hill School District 181 Principal Mr. Kelly Bohnenstiehl (2023) | Signal Hill School District 181

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. It's also worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have earned a master's degree or higher.

We believe that access to these records will provide valuable insights into the operations within Signal Hill School District 181 and contribute significantly towards our commitment to reporting transparently on local governmental affairs.