A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Potomac Community Unit School District 10 regarding specific emails and memos dated back over the past year. The request was made on January 28, 2025.
The FOIA request, issued by Chambana Sun, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, specifically sought copies of all emails and memos from the previous year that contained the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study".
Chambana Sun is actively involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is vital for us at Chambana Sun to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These 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.
In relation to this request, it's worth noting some 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 stood at $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio is 141:1, indicating a significant disparity between administrative staff and students. Similarly, the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Furthermore, it's reported that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
We will continue our efforts to provide comprehensive coverage on local governmental affairs and uphold our commitment towards transparency and accountability.
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