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A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 on January 28, 2025. The request, made by North Egypt News, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks access to emails and memos from the past year that contain specific keywords.

The requested documents are expected to include any communication containing the terms “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study.” The aim is to gather information for news reporting purposes, which will aid in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.

As members of North Egypt News, we believe that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information, we have also requested a fee waiver as media professionals.

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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. It's worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

The response from Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 will provide insight into how these figures correlate with their internal communications regarding "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study." We await their response eagerly as we continue our mission to provide comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs.