Steger School District 194 Principal Dr. David Frusher (2023) | Steger School District 194
Steger School District 194 Principal Dr. David Frusher (2023) | Steger School District 194
On January 13, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Steger School District 194 in Illinois. The request, made by the Will County Gazette, sought to ascertain the number of non-U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the school district.
The Gazette is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their commitment to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public, they requested this information under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
In addition to requesting the data, the Gazette also applied for a fee waiver as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. The organization believes that access to public records is essential for fulfilling its professional responsibilities.
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, about 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
The response from Steger School District 194 will shed light on an important aspect of local education – one that could have implications for resource allocation and policy decisions moving forward.
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