Lake County Gazette

On January 13, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Grayslake Community High School District 127 by the Lake County Gazette. The request sought information about the number of non-U.S. citizens, referred to as "migrants" in the request, currently enrolled in the school district.

The Lake County Gazette is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request for this information is part of their ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions.

As stated in the FOIA request, access to public records is essential for journalists at the Lake County Gazette to fulfill their professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, they believe they are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.

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

The Lake County Gazette continues its commitment to bring light on issues that matter most to its readership by ensuring transparency within local government bodies like school districts.