South Central Reporter

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Nashville Consolidated Community School District 49 on January 28, 2025. The request, made by South Central Reporter, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks access to specific emails and memos from the past year.

The requested documents are those containing the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study.” These keywords likely pertain to educational programs or initiatives within the school district. The request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, which allows for public access to records held by public bodies.

As a media organization, we at South Central Reporter aim to gather and report 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. We believe that we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional due to our role in disseminating information.

Nashville Consolidated Community School District 49 Principal Mr. Michael Brink (2023) | Nashville Consolidated Community School District 49

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. Furthermore, it's worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

We will continue to keep you updated as we receive more information regarding this FOIA request.