A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 regarding emails and memos dated back over the past year. The request was made by NW Illinois News on January 28, 2025.
The news organization requested electronic copies of all emails and memos from the previous year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
As a media organization, we at NW Illinois News are committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. 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. Interestingly, it's worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
We await a response from Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 regarding our FOIA request.
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