Northbrook School District 28 Principal Dr. Jason Pearson (2023) | Northbrook School District 28
Northbrook School District 28 Principal Dr. Jason Pearson (2023) | Northbrook School District 28
On January 13, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Northbrook School District 28 seeking information about the number of non-U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the district. The request was made by North Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request specifically asked for data on how many "migrants" (referred to as illegal aliens/non-U.S. citizens) are currently enrolled in the school district. As part of their commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, North Cook News believes that access to such public records is essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities.
North Cook News also requested a fee waiver for this information, citing their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public.
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, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
As we await response from Northbrook School District 28 regarding this FOIA request, we continue our commitment at North Cook News to provide comprehensive coverage on issues that impact our local community.
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