A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 regarding emails and memos from the past year. The request, made by East Central Reporter, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, was submitted on January 28, 2025.
The request specifically seeks copies of all emails and memos that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". As a media organization, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which 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, while 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.
We believe that access to these records will shed light on important aspects of our local education system. As always, we remain committed to keeping our community informed about matters of public interest. We will continue following this story closely and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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