Winnetka School District 36 Principal Kelly Tess (2023) | Winnetka School District 36
Winnetka School District 36 Principal Kelly Tess (2023) | Winnetka School District 36
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Winnetka School District 36 on January 13, 2025, by North Cook News. The request sought information regarding the number of non-U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the school district.
The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and asked for the data to be provided in an electronic format. As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, North Cook News stressed that access to public records is essential for fulfilling its professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
North Cook News believes it is eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional given its role in disseminating information.
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. It's worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
As we continue our work at North Cook News, we are committed to ensuring transparency and accountability within our educational institutions and other public entities. We believe that such information should be readily available for review by taxpayers who fund these institutions and parents who entrust their children's education to them.
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