Peoria Standard

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Riverview Consolidated Community School District 2 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 request seeks access to all emails and memos from the past 12 months that contain the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”. The aim is to gather and report news to the public, as access to public records is essential for fulfilling professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.

In light of our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.

To put this into context, 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 stands at 141:1, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is at 17:1. It's also worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

This data highlights the importance of transparency in educational institutions like Riverview Consolidated Community School District 2. By accessing these records through FOIA requests, we can ensure that we are keeping these institutions accountable and providing accurate information to our readers.