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A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Roxana Community Unit School District 1 on January 28, 2025. The request was made by a reporter from Metro East Sun, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

The request seeks access to all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". The aim is to gather information related to these topics in order to provide transparency and hold public institutions accountable.

As members of the media, we at Metro East Sun are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.

Roxana Community Unit School District 1 Principal Mrs. Debra Kreutztrager (2023) | Roxana Community Unit School District 1

In related news, according to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, while the state average administrative salary stood at $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio is recorded as 141:1, with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. It's noteworthy that 58% of teachers in Illinois have earned a master's degree or higher.

This data underscores our commitment at Metro East Sun to ensure transparency in educational institutions and government bodies alike. We will continue working tirelessly towards this goal.