Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 Principal Mrs. Paula Crane (2023) | Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8
Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 Principal Mrs. Paula Crane (2023) | Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 regarding copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain specific keywords. The request was made on January 28, 2025.
We at McLean County Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. We asked for these documents preferably in an electronic format.
The specific keywords we are interested in are “Lucy Calkins” and “Units of Study”. As a media outlet, we play a vital role 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.
Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 Principal Mrs. Paula Crane (2023)
| Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8
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, it's worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
As always, we at McLean County Times will continue our mission of delivering accurate news coverage about local government affairs while promoting transparency and accountability.