On January 28, 2025, North Egypt News sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to McClellan Community Consolidated School District 12. The request was specifically for copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study".
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at North Egypt News believe access to public records is crucial in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
The requested documents are believed to be significant in shedding light on the operations within the school district. As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we have requested a fee waiver for this information as it is essential for us to fulfill our professional duties.
According to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, while the state average Administrative Salary stood at $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio is reported as 141:1, with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. Interestingly, 58% of teachers in Illinois hold a master's degree or higher.
This data provides a broader context for understanding educational dynamics within Illinois schools. We look forward to further updates regarding our FOIA request with McClellan Community Consolidated School District 12.
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