Kankakee Times

On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 by the Kankakee Times. The media organization is seeking access to all emails and memos from the past year that contain specific keywords.

The Kankakee Times has requested electronic copies of all communications containing the terms “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study.” As a news outlet committed to comprehensive coverage of local government affairs, we believe this information is essential for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to our readers.

In the request, we have asserted our eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional engaged in disseminating information to the public. We have also emphasized our commitment to reporting accurate news about local governmental affairs and holding public institutions accountable.

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.

This data underscores the importance of transparency in our educational institutions. By examining these records, we hope to shed light on important issues affecting our community's schools. We await a response from Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 regarding our FOIA request.