Community Consolidated School District 146 Principal Dr. Jeff Stawick (2023) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-stawick-26245aa/
Community Consolidated School District 146 Principal Dr. Jeff Stawick (2023) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-stawick-26245aa/
On January 13, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Community Consolidated School District 146 in Illinois. The request was made by South Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request sought information about the number of non-U.S. citizens, referred to as "migrants" in the request, currently enrolled in the school district. As a media organization, South Cook News emphasized its role in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to such public records is essential for their work in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
In light of their role in disseminating information, South Cook News also requested a fee waiver as a media professional under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
In related news, 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 enough, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
This data adds context to our ongoing coverage of education issues within Illinois and helps inform our understanding of resource allocation within our schools. We at South Cook News will continue to pursue these stories and provide transparency on important community matters.
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