Fairview School District 72 Principal Dr. Cindy Whittaker (2023) | Fairview School District 72
Fairview School District 72 Principal Dr. Cindy Whittaker (2023) | Fairview School District 72
On January 13, 2025, we at North Cook News sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Fairview School District 72. The request pertains to the current enrollment numbers of non-U.S. citizens or "migrants" in the school district.
We are committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As such, 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.
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act, under which this request was made, allows for access to public records for journalistic purposes. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
In related news, 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. Furthermore, it's worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
We will continue our efforts to provide transparency and accountability within our local educational institutions and will update with further information as it becomes available.
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