A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Dieterich Community Unit School District 30 on January 28, 2025. The request, made by East Central Reporter, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, asked for copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study."
The FOIA request emphasized the importance of access to public records for the media's role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. East Central Reporter believes it is eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional due to its role in disseminating information.
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. Notably, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
As we at East Central Reporter continue our mission to provide comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, we believe that this information will contribute significantly towards our goal of promoting transparency and accountability within our public institutions.
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