Maine Township High School District 207 Principal Dr. Kenneth Wallace (2023) | Maine Township High School District 207
Maine Township High School District 207 Principal Dr. Kenneth Wallace (2023) | Maine Township High School District 207
On January 13, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Maine Township High School District 207 by North Cook News. The request seeks information regarding the number of non-U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the school district.
North Cook News is a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their ongoing reporting efforts, they have requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. They have expressed a preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.
The request specifically asks for data on how many "migrants" (e.g., illegal aliens/non-U.S. citizens) are currently enrolled in the school district. This information is deemed essential for North Cook News to fulfill its professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
In addition to the specific data requested, North Cook News has also asked for a fee waiver 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, it was reported that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
The response from Maine Township High School District 207 is yet to be received at this time.
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