A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Fulton County Community Unit School District 3 regarding emails and memos from the past year. The request, made by us at Peoria Standard on January 28, 2025, specifically sought records containing the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”.
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we believe access to public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
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. It’s also worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master’s degree or higher.
The response to this FOIA request will shed light on any discussions or decisions related to Lucy Calkins’ Units of Study within Fulton County Community Unit School District 3 over the past year. This information could provide valuable insights into educational strategies and priorities within the district.
We remain committed to bringing transparency in local government affairs through diligent reporting. We await the response from Fulton County Community Unit School District 3 and will keep our readers updated with any developments.
