Burnham School District 154-5 Principal Mr. Stephen Geraci (2023) | Burnham School District 154-5
Burnham School District 154-5 Principal Mr. Stephen Geraci (2023) | Burnham School District 154-5
On January 13, 2025, South Cook News sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Burnham School District 154-5 in Illinois. The request sought information about the number of non-U.S. citizens, referred to as "migrants," currently enrolled in the school district.
South Cook News is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. Access to public records such as these is crucial for their mission of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public.
In the FOIA request, South Cook News stated its belief that it qualifies 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, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
The response from Burnham School District 154-5 will provide valuable insight into current enrollment trends among non-U.S. citizens within Illinois' educational system. As always, South Cook News remains committed to delivering reliable and timely information about our local government institutions.
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