On January 28, 2025, North Egypt News sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Opdyke-Belle Rive Community Consolidated School District 5. The request specifically sought copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contained the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study.”
As representatives of North Egypt News, we are committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. 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. Furthermore, it’s worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master’s degree or higher.
We believe this information is crucial for understanding the context within which these communications occurred. We hope that our request will be granted promptly so we can continue our mission of providing thorough news coverage to our readers.
