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FOIA Request Sent to General George Patton School District 133 Regarding Enrollment of Non-U.S. Citizens on January 13, 2025

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General George Patton School District 133 Principal Mr. David Brown (2023) | General George Patton School District 133

General George Patton School District 133 Principal Mr. David Brown (2023) | General George Patton School District 133

On January 13, 2025, we at South Cook News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the General George Patton School District 133. The request was made in pursuit of specific data regarding the number of non-U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the school district.

As a news organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate coverage of local governmental affairs, South Cook News believes access to such public records is crucial for transparency and accountability in public institutions. Our role as media professionals involves gathering and reporting news to the public, which often necessitates access to such information.

The requested data pertains specifically to the number of "migrants" or non-U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the school district. This information is significant as it provides insight into the demographic composition of the student body within this particular district.

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. Notably, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

We at South Cook News continue our commitment to providing thorough and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs by requesting such information under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.

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