A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Community Consolidated School District 62 on January 28, 2025. The request, sent by North Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought copies of all emails and memos from the past year containing specific keywords.
The keywords in question were "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in an electronic format.
As members of the media at North Cook News, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These 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 enough, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
The FOIA request aims to provide further insight into any potential discussions or decisions involving "Lucy Calkins" or "Units of Study" within the Community Consolidated School District 62 over the past year. As always, our goal at North Cook News is to ensure transparency and accountability within our local government institutions.
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