A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 regarding emails and memos dated back to the past 12 months. The request was made by us at Metro East Sun, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, on January 28, 2025.
The request specifically asked for copies of all emails and memos that contain the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”. These terms may be related to educational programs or initiatives within the district.
As members of the media, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
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 await a response from Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 regarding our FOIA request. As always, we remain committed to providing our readers with accurate information about local government affairs.
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