A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Paris Community Unit School District 4 on January 28, 2025. The request, submitted by East Central Reporter, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks access to emails and memos from the past year that contain specific keywords.
The keywords specified in the request are "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". As a media organization, East Central Reporter is involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is crucial for fulfilling professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given this role in disseminating information, East Central Reporter believes it is eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
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. It's also worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
As we continue our work at East Central Reporter, we remain committed to ensuring transparency in local government affairs through thorough investigation and reporting.
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