Jeff Brugger Massac County Board of Education | Official Website
Jeff Brugger Massac County Board of Education | Official Website
On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Massac Unit School District 1 in Illinois. The request was made by Southern Illinois News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request seeks copies of all emails and memos from the past 12 months that contain the keywords “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”. As members of the media, we at Southern 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, 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.
This request comes amid growing interest in education policies and practices across Illinois. 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, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Notably, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
As always, Southern Illinois News remains committed to keeping you informed about important developments in our local government. We will continue to monitor this situation closely and provide updates as they become available.
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