A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Norridge School District 80 on January 13, 2025. The request was made by North Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request sought information regarding the number of non-U.S. citizens, referred to as "migrants" in the request, currently enrolled in the school district. This inquiry is part of North Cook News' commitment to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
As members of the media, we at North Cook News believe access to public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. We have requested a fee waiver for this information based on our role in disseminating 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.
We look forward to receiving this information from Norridge School District 80 and continuing our mission of providing accurate and transparent news coverage for our readers.
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