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A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Calumet Public School District 132 on January 28, 2025. The request was made by South Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

The FOIA request seeks copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". As part of their commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, South Cook News believes access to these records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities.

South Cook News has requested these documents in electronic format under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. They have also stated their eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public.

Calumet Public School District 132 Principal Dr. Marcus T. Alexander (2023) | Calumet Public School District 132

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 was $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio stands at 141:1, with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. Interestingly, it's worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois hold a master's degree or higher.

South Cook News continues its mission to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public through diligent reporting and use of tools like FOIA requests.