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A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15 regarding specific emails and memos on January 28, 2025. The request was made by North Cook News, a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

The FOIA request seeks copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". The aim is to gather information for news reporting, with a focus on public institutions' accountability and transparency.

As members of the media, we at North Cook News are involved in gathering and disseminating information to the public. Access to these public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We believe that we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals due to our role in providing information to the public.

Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15 Principal Dr. Laurie Heinz (2023) | Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15

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 reported as 141:1, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Interestingly, it's noted that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

We await a response from Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15 regarding our FOIA request. As always, we remain committed to bringing you comprehensive coverage of local government affairs.