A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Pekin Public School District 108 regarding emails and memos on January 28, 2025. The request, made by a news reporter from Peoria Standard, seeks copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study.”
The reporter, as part of their professional responsibilities, aims to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. Access to these records is essential for comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As a media professional, the reporter has requested a fee waiver for this information.
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 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 members of Peoria Standard, we believe that this request underlines our commitment to providing detailed reporting on matters affecting our local schools. We will continue to seek out information that helps us shed light on how our educational institutions operate.
