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FOIA Request Sent to Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 Regarding Emails and Memos on January 28, 2025

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Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 Principal Mr. Chad Colmone (2023) | Tri-City Community Unit School District 1

Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 Principal Mr. Chad Colmone (2023) | Tri-City Community Unit School District 1

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 regarding copies of all emails and memos from the past 12 months that contain specific keywords. The request was made by us at Sangamon Sun, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, on January 28, 2025.

The requested records are expected to contain the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”. As a media organization, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.

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 enough, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.


Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 Principal Mr. Chad Colmone (2023) | Tri-City Community Unit School District 1

We will continue our efforts in ensuring transparency within our local government institutions through such requests under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.

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