A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Oblong Community Unit School District 4 in Illinois on January 28, 2025. The request, made by East Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs, seeks access to specific emails and memos from the past year.
The requested documents are those containing the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". As we at East Central Reporter continue our mission to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public, these records are essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities.
We believe that as a media organization disseminating information to the public, we qualify for a fee waiver under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. We await a response from Oblong Community Unit School District 4 regarding this request.
In related news, 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, with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. Furthermore, it's noteworthy that 58% of teachers in Illinois have achieved a master's degree or higher.
These statistics underscore the importance of transparency in our educational institutions. As we continue our work at East Central Reporter, we remain committed to ensuring that such vital information is accessible and understandable for all members of our community.
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