On January 28, 2025, we at the Peoria Standard sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Peoria Heights Community Unit School District 325. The request sought copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contained the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”.
As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we believe access to these public records is crucial for our mission. This includes holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
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. Notably, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master’s degree or higher.
Our commitment at Peoria Standard remains steadfast in delivering factual news that allows our readers to stay informed about their local government’s activities. We await response from the Peoria Heights Community Unit School District 325 regarding our FOIA request.
