Illinois Valley Times

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Lasalle-Peru Township High School on January 28, 2025. The request was made by the Illinois Valley Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

The FOIA request specifically sought copies of all emails and memos from the past 12 months that contain the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”. As part of our commitment to transparency and public accountability, we at the Illinois Valley Times believe access to these records is crucial in fulfilling our professional responsibilities.

As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we requested a fee waiver for this information. We believe this waiver is justified given our role in disseminating information to the public.

La Salle-Peru Township High School Principal Mrs. Ingrid Cushing (2023) | La Salle-Peru Township High School

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 141:1, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Interestingly, it was found that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

We at Illinois Valley Times continue to work towards holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency for our readers.