A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Community Consolidated School District 89 regarding emails and memos on January 28, 2025. The request, made by DuPage Policy Journal, seeks access to copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study".
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at DuPage Policy Journal believe in the importance of transparency in public institutions. Access to these records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable.
In our FOIA request, we also mentioned our eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional. This provision is aimed at facilitating the process of gathering and reporting news to the public.
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. It's also worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
This information provides context for our ongoing investigation into educational policies and practices within Illinois schools. As always, we remain committed to keeping the public informed about developments within their local government institutions.
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