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Thursday, January 30, 2025

FOIA Request Sent to Vandalia Community Unit School District 203 Regarding Emails and Memos on January 28, 2025

On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Vandalia Community Unit School District 203. The request, made by South Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, asked for copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study".

As stated in the request, access to public records is crucial for South Central Reporter's mission to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. Given their role in disseminating information, they believe they are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.

In relation to this story, it's worth noting some statistics about education in Illinois. According to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, while 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.

The purpose behind South Central Reporter's FOIA request remains unclear at this time. However, it underscores their commitment to providing thorough coverage of local government affairs.

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