A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 on January 13, 2025, by the Lake County Gazette. The request specifically sought information regarding the number of non-U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the school district.
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the Lake County Gazette believe access to public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
The request for this information was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. We expressed our preference for receiving this data in an electronic format for ease of analysis and dissemination.
We also requested a fee waiver as a media professional engaged in gathering and reporting news to the public.
In relation to this, it's worth noting some recent statistics about education in Illinois. According to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, while 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, it's reported that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
As we continue our commitment to providing transparency and accountability in local government affairs, we eagerly await a response from Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 regarding our FOIA request.
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