McHenry Times

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Fox River Grove Consolidated School District 3 on January 28, 2025. The request, made by the McHenry Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought access to all emails and memos from the past year containing specific keywords.

The keywords specified in the request were "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". The purpose of this request is to gather information that will aid in reporting news to the public. As a media organization, we are committed to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency for our readers. We believe that access to these records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities.

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act allows citizens and media organizations alike to request access to public records from governmental bodies. Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.

Fox River Grove Consolidated School District 3 Principal Matt Mayer (2023) | Fox River Grove Consolidated School District 3

According to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, while the average administrative salary stood at $116,908. Furthermore, the report revealed that the average student-to-administrative ratio is 141:1, with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. It's also noteworthy that 58% of teachers in Illinois hold a master's degree or higher.

We await a response from Fox River Grove Consolidated School District 3 regarding our FOIA request. Our aim is always to provide our readers with comprehensive coverage of local government affairs and maintain transparency within public institutions.