Dupage Policy Journal

On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Roselle School District 12. The request, issued by the DuPage Policy Journal, sought access to copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study".

The DuPage Policy Journal is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of our commitment to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public, we frequently utilize the Illinois Freedom of Information Act to gain access to public records.

In this particular request, we are interested in any correspondence or documentation related to Lucy Calkins or Units of Study within the Roselle School District over the past year. This information will aid us in our ongoing reporting on educational practices and policies within the state.

Roselle School District 12 Principal Dr. Mary Henderson (2023) | Roselle School District 12

We have also requested a fee waiver for this information as a media professional. Access to these public records is essential for us at DuPage Policy Journal to fulfill our professional responsibilities.

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 worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

We look forward to receiving this information from Roselle School District 12 and continuing our work in providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs.