On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Wesclin Community Unit School District 3. The request, made by South Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks access to all emails and memos from the past year containing specific keywords.
The keywords specified in the request are "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". The intention behind this request is to gather information for news reporting purposes. As stated in the request, access to public records is essential for South Central Reporter's professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
In line with their role as a media organization disseminating information to the public, South Central Reporter has requested a fee waiver as part of their FOIA application.
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 enough, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
South Central Reporter remains committed to bringing you comprehensive coverage on these matters as we continue our work in providing transparency on local governmental affairs.
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