A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the South Fork School District 14 regarding specific emails and memos on January 28, 2025. The request, made by the South Central Reporter, a media organization committed 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 members of the media, we at South Central Reporter 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 also worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
The requested documents will shed light on how these figures translate into day-to-day operations within South Fork School District 14. As always, our aim is to provide accurate information that helps promote transparency in local government affairs.
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