A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Riverdale Community Unit School District 100 on January 28, 2025. The request, submitted by Rock Island Today, a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks access to specific records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
The requested documents are copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”. As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, we at Rock Island Today believe that access to these records is crucial for fulfilling 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, it’s worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master’s degree or higher.
In addition to providing an insight into the operations within Riverdale Community Unit School District 100 over the past year, these records will also help shed light on broader educational trends within Illinois. As we continue our work in gathering and reporting news to the public, we remain steadfast in our belief that access to public records is not only essential but also a right for media professionals like us.
As always, we stand ready to address any questions or concerns regarding this FOIA request.
