A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Henry-Senachwine Consolidated Unit School District 5 on January 28, 2025. The request was made by us at Peoria Standard, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request seeks copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”. These records are being sought under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. As a media organization, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
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 part of our commitment to provide comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, we believe that these records will shed light on important aspects related to education in our state. We await a response from Henry-Senachwine Consolidated Unit School District 5 regarding this FOIA request.
