A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Hollis Consolidated School District 328 on January 28, 2025. The request, made by Peoria Standard, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, asked for copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study."
The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The reporter requested these records in electronic format. As stated in the email, access to public records is crucial for journalists to fulfill their professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Peoria Standard believes it is eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional due to its role in disseminating information. The organization awaits a response from Hollis Consolidated School District 328 regarding this matter.
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.
As we at Peoria Standard continue our commitment to reporting on local government affairs, we believe that transparency and accountability are key elements in maintaining trust between public institutions and those they serve.
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