Dupage Policy Journal

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 in Illinois on January 13, 2025, by the DuPage Policy Journal. The request seeks information about the number of non-U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the school district.

The DuPage Policy Journal, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. They have expressed a preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.

In their request, they highlighted their role as a news outlet that gathers and reports news to the public. They emphasized that access to public records is crucial for them to fulfill their professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given their role in disseminating information, they believe they are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.

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 worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

As we await a response from Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 regarding this FOIA request, we at DuPage Policy Journal continue our commitment to provide our readers with transparent and comprehensive coverage of local governmental affairs.