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A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Fairfield Community High School District 225 on January 28, 2025. The request, made by SE Illinois News, seeks access to emails and memos from the past year that contain specific keywords.

The keywords in question are "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". The intention behind this request is to gather comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As a media organization, we at SE Illinois News believe that access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.

In addition, as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we have requested a fee waiver for this information. We believe that we are eligible for such a waiver given our role in disseminating information.

Fairfield Community High School District 225 Principal Mrs. Jill Fulkerson (2023) | Fairfield Community High School District 225

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, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

As we await a response from Fairfield Community High School District 225 regarding our FOIA request, we continue our commitment to provide comprehensive news coverage on matters of public interest.