Freedom of Information Act

FOIA - Freedom of Information Act

In compliance with State Law (5 ILCS 140/4), each school district is required to post specific information regarding the school district as part of FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requirements. Such information is contained in links on the website's homepage. If the information you are seeking is not found in these or other documents posted on the website, you may request copies of existing documents using the FOIA request form.

** $0.20/page for commercial request over 50 pages

To whom do I submit a FOIA request?

Dr. Troy Whalen

Superintendent/FOIA Officer

ALL FOIA'S MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING AND CAN BE:

FOIA

What are public records?

Public Records – are defined in FOIA as “all records, reports, forms, writings, letters, memoranda, books, papers, maps, photographs, microfilms, cards, tapes, recordings, electronic data processing records, electronic communications, recorded information and all other documentary materials pertaining to the transaction of public business, regardless of physical form or characteristics, having been prepared by or for, or having been or being used by, received by, in the possession of, or under the control of any public body.” A few examples of public records available under FOIA are: orders; rules; reports or studies; contracts; names, titles and salaries of public employees; and the voting records of public bodies. Information can be available in electronic as well as paper format.