On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 by NW Illinois News. The media organization is known for its commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically asked for copies of all emails and memos from the past 12 months that contain the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”. The request emphasized the importance of access to public records in fulfilling their professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
As members of the media, we at NW Illinois News believe that we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals. Access to such information allows us to better inform our readers about the activities within their local government entities.
In related news, 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, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is at 17:1. It's worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
We remain committed to providing our readers with up-to-date information regarding local governmental affairs and will continue to pursue transparency through requests like these.
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