Will County Gazette

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U on January 28, 2025. The request, issued by Will County Gazette, a media organization committed 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 Illinois Freedom of Information Act allows for public access to records maintained by public bodies. In this case, the requested documents are sought in an electronic format. As members of the media, we at Will County Gazette believe we play a crucial role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Access to these records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities.

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. Interestingly, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

Dr. Kara Coglianese Superintendent at Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u | Official Website

As we continue our investigation into local governmental affairs, we believe that such information can shed light on important issues within our education system. We await a response from Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U regarding our FOIA request.