Meridian Community Unit School District 223 Principal Dr. Phillip Caposey (2023) | Meridian Community Unit School District 223
Meridian Community Unit School District 223 Principal Dr. Phillip Caposey (2023) | Meridian Community Unit School District 223
On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Meridian Community Unit School District 223 by NW Illinois News. The media organization is dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request sought copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contained the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". As members of the media, we at NW Illinois News believe access to public records is crucial for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we consider ourselves eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
In light of this request, it's important to note some key 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 stands at 141:1, with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. Furthermore, it's worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois hold a master's degree or higher.
Meridian Community Unit School District 223 Principal Dr. Phillip Caposey (2023)
| Meridian Community Unit School District 223
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