A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157 on January 13, 2025. The request, made by South Cook News, sought information regarding the number of non-U.S. citizens 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. In their request, they emphasized the importance of access to public records for their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
The request specifically asked for data on how many "migrants" (e.g., illegal aliens/non-U.S. citizens) are currently enrolled in the school district. This data is crucial for understanding the demographic makeup of students in our schools and can help inform policy decisions and resource allocation.
In addition to this specific request, South Cook News also requested 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.
As South Cook News continues its mission to provide comprehensive coverage of local government affairs, we remain committed to transparency and accountability. We look forward to sharing more information as it becomes available.
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