On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3. The request was made by SE Illinois News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request seeks access to all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”. The request is part of SE Illinois News' commitment to transparency in public institutions and holding them accountable.
SE Illinois News believes that access to these records is essential for fulfilling its professional responsibilities. Given their role in disseminating information to the public, they have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
In relation to this story, 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, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Interestingly, over half (58%) of teachers in Illinois hold a master's degree or higher.
SE Illinois News continues its mission of providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs and ensuring transparency within public institutions.
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