FOIA Request: N015372-060524

Dear e:

Thank you for your interest in Chicago Public Schools. Your FOIA request has been submitted. Your FOIA Center reference number for tracking purposes is: N015712-062424
You have requested the following records: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:

All emails and email attachments from the attached document. These are emails that were responsive to request N015372-060524.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) responds to all public records requests in accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.
Due to the volume and complexity of requests received in the normal course of business, CPS is extending the time for its initial response to your request by an additional 5 business days (to 10 business days total beginning on the first business day following receipt of the request) pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/3(e)(v) which allows for the examination and evaluation of the requested records by personnel to determine if they are exempt from disclosure under Section 7 of Illinois FOIA or should be revealed only with appropriate deletions.
Upon the completion of a response, CPS will provide the first 50 pages to you at no charge.  If a response is more than 50 pages, a fee of 15¢ per page will be charged for each additional page. Copies of video recordings have a fee of $48. All applicable fees must be paid prior to the copying. CPS will inform you of any fees due if your paper response exceeds 50 pages. You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you’ll receive an email when your request has been completed. Thank you for using the CPS FOIA Center.

Track the issue status and respond at: https://cps.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP//_rs/RequestEdit.aspx?rid=15712

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07/10/2024 e e
Dear e: RE: Chicago Public Schools FOIA Request N015712-062424 Thank you again for using the Chicago Public Schools FOIA Center. We are writing regarding your Freedom of Information Act Request for the following records: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:

All emails and email attachments from the attached document. These are emails that were responsive to request N015372-060524.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Attachments:

https://cdn.muckrock.com/outbound_composer_attachments/freethemall/139066/1_15372_Log_Redacted.xlsx
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) FOIA Office is seeking ten additional business days to respond to this request. If agreed, we will respond by end of business day Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Please note that the CPS FOIA Office is still gathering responsive documents and we are working diligently on fulfilling your request. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you, Annie Righi Freedom of Information Act Officer Chicago Public Schools

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07/26/2024
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Dear e:
RE: Chicago Public Schools FOIA Request N015712-062424
Thank you for using the Chicago Public Schools FOIA Center. You requested the following:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:

All emails and email attachments from the attached document. These are emails that were responsive to request N015372-060524.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Attachments:

https://cdn.muckrock.com/outbound_composer_attachments/freethemall/139066/1_15372_Log_Redacted.xlsx
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RESPONSE: Documents responsive to your request areavailable to download via the CPS FOIA Center at www.cps.edu/FOIARequests . Please log in with your username and password to access the records. Please note that certain private information was redacted pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/7. Specifically, section 7(1)(b) which exempts certain private information as defined by section 2(c-5) and section 7(1)(c) which exempts personal information contained within public records, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, unless the disclosure is consented to in writing by the individual subject of the information. “Unwarranted invasion of personal privacy” means the disclosure of information that is highly personal or objectionable to a reasonable person and in which the subject’s right to privacy outweighs any legitimate public interest in obtaining the information. Section7(1)(f) exempts from release “Preliminary drafts, notes, recommendations,memoranda and other records in which opinions are expressed, or policies oractions are formulated, except that a specific record or relevant portion of arecord shall not be exempt when the record is publicly cited and identified bythe head of the public body.” [5 ILCS 140/7 (1)(f)]. Materials subject toattorney-client privilege and work-product privilege have been redactedpursuant to 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(m) which exempts communications between a publicbody and an attorney representing the public body that would not be subject todiscovery in litigation, and materials prepared or compiled by or for a publicbody in anticipation of a criminal, civil or administrative proceeding upon therequest of an attorney advising the public body. Redactions have been made pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(v):Vulnerabilityassessments, security measures, and response policies or plans that aredesigned to identify, prevent, or respond to potential attacks upon acommunity’s population or systems, facilities, or installations, thedestruction or contamination of which would constitute a clear and presentdanger to the health or safety of the community, but only to the extent thatdisclosure could reasonably be expected to jeopardize the effectiveness of themeasures or the safety of the personnel who implement them or the public.Information exempt under this item may include such things as detailspertaining to the mobilization or deployment of personnel or equipment, to theoperations of communication systems or protocols, or to tactical operations. You have a right to have the denial of your request reviewed by the Public Access Counselor (PAC) at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. 5 ILCS 140/9.5(a). You can file your Request for Review with the PAC by writing to: Leah Bartelt; Public Access Counselor Office of the Attorney General 500 South 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62706 E-mail: public.access@ilag.gov 877-299-3642 You also have the right to seek judicial review of your denial by filing a lawsuit in the State circuit court. 5 ILCS 140/11. If you choose to file a Request for Review with the PAC, you must do so within 60 calendar days of the date of this denial letter. 5 ILCS 140/9.5(a). Please note that you must include a copy of your original FOIA request and this denial letter when filing a Request for Review with the PAC. Sincerely, Patricia Majchrowicz Freedom of Information Act Officer Chicago Public Schools