Rockford Sun

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Rockford School District 205 regarding specific emails and memos on January 28, 2025. The request, sent by the media organization Rockford Sun, asked for copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contained the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study".

As a news organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Rockford Sun believe in the importance of transparency in public institutions. Access to these records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable.

In light of our role in disseminating information to the public, we requested a fee waiver as a media professional. This request is supported by the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, which encourages access to public records.

Ehren Jarrett Superintendent at Rockford School District 205 | Official Website

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.

We await a response from Rockford School District 205 regarding our FOIA request. We remain committed to providing our readers with thorough reporting on local government affairs.