On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Ohio Community Consolidated School District 17 by the Illinois Valley Times. The request seeks access to copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain specific keywords.
The Illinois Valley Times is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, they have requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The keywords specified in the request are “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”. The requester has asked for these documents preferably in an electronic format. As a media organization, they have also requested a fee waiver for this information.
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. Interestingly, it was found that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
At Illinois Valley Times, we believe that access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. This includes holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. We will continue our efforts to provide comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs.
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