Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 Principal Mr. Matt Hickam (2023) | Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300
Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 Principal Mr. Matt Hickam (2023) | Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300
On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the DuQuoin Community Unit School District 300. The request, made by SW Illinois News, sought copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contained specific keywords.
The keywords in question were "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". As part of their commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, SW Illinois News is seeking these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. They have requested that these documents be provided in an electronic format.
As members of the media, we at SW Illinois News are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These 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. It's also worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
This information may provide valuable context as we continue our investigation into educational practices within DuQuoin Community Unit School District 300. We remain committed to bringing transparency and accountability to our local institutions through diligent reporting.
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