On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Marseilles Elementary School District 150. The request was made by Illinois Valley Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request seeks access to all emails and memos from the past 12 months that contain the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”. The Illinois Valley Times has requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, preferably in an electronic format.
As members of the media, we at Illinois Valley Times 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, 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 will continue to update you with any further developments regarding this FOIA request.
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