A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Willow Springs School District 108 in Illinois 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.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at South Cook News believe that access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
The specific data requested pertains to the number of "migrants" (e.g., illegal aliens/non-U.S. citizens) currently enrolled in Willow Springs School District 108. We have requested this information under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and have asked for it to be provided in an electronic format.
To put this request into context, 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. Furthermore, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
This data can provide valuable insights into how resources are allocated within our schools and may shed light on how different demographics are being served within our education system.
We at South Cook News look forward to sharing this information with our readers once it becomes available.
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