Jordan Bear Principal of Neoga Community Unit School District 3 | Official Website
Jordan Bear Principal of Neoga Community Unit School District 3 | Official Website
On January 28, 2025, we at East Central Reporter sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Neoga Community Unit School District 3. The request was made for copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study".
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, 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, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
We will continue to keep you updated as we gather more information regarding this FOIA request.
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