A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Donovan Community Unit School District 3 on January 28, 2025. The request, sent by the Kankakee Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought copies of all emails and memos from the past year containing specific keywords.
The requested documents were asked to contain either "Lucy Calkins" or "Units of Study". As part of our commitment to transparency and public accountability, we at Kankakee Times believe that access to these records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information, we have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
The relevance of these keywords is not specified in the request but may be related to ongoing investigations or stories being pursued by the Kankakee Times.
In related news, 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 noted as 141:1, and the average student-to-teacher ratio stands at 17:1. Interestingly enough, 58% of teachers in Illinois hold a master's degree or higher.
We at Kankakee Times will continue our mission to provide comprehensive coverage on local governmental affairs and ensure transparency within public institutions.
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