Linda Peckham-Dodge President | Orland School District 135
Linda Peckham-Dodge President | Orland School District 135
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Orland School District 135 on January 13, 2025, by South Cook News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request sought information about the number of non-U.S. citizens, referred to as "migrants," currently enrolled in the school district.
As part of our ongoing efforts at South Cook News to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public, we believe access to such records is essential. As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we requested a fee waiver for this information under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
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. It's also worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
We will continue our work at South Cook News to keep you informed about these and other important issues affecting our local schools and communities.
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