Access to District Public Records
Full access to the District’s public records is available to any person as provided in the
Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The Superintendent shall serve as the District’s Freedom
of Information Officer and assumes all the duties and powers of that office as
provided in FOIA. The superintendent or designee(s) shall report any FOIA requests and the status of
the District’s response to the Board at each regular Board meeting.
Definition
The District’s public
records are defined as 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 the School District.
Requesting Records
A request for inspection and/or copies of public records
must be made in writing and may be submitted by personal delivery, mail,
telefax, or email directed to the District’s Freedom of Information Officer.
Individuals making a request are not required to state a reason for the request
other than to identify when the request is for a commercial purpose or when
requesting a fee waiver. All requests for inspection and copying shall
immediately be forwarded to the District’s Freedom of Information Officer or
designee.
Responding to Requests
The Freedom of Information Officer shall approve all
requests for public records unless:
1. The requested material does not exist;
2. The requested material is exempt from inspection and copying by the
Freedom of Information Act; or
3. Complying with the request would be unduly burdensome.
Casey-Westfield FOIA Officer:
Dee A. Scott
502 E. Delaware
Casey, IL 62420
