A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Niles Township High School District 219 on January 13, 2025, by North Cook News. The media organization sought information about the number of non-U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the school district.
North Cook News, a media outlet dedicated to comprehensive and accurate coverage of local governmental affairs, made the request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. They requested this data in electronic format.
The organization expressed its role as a news provider and emphasized the importance of access to public records for accountability and transparency purposes. As part of their professional responsibilities, they asserted their eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional.
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 was reported that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
As we at North Cook News continue our mission to provide comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, we believe that such information is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
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