Brightbytes models and policies (Broward County Public Schools)
| Tracking # |
19/20-00620 |
| Multi Request | Brightbytes models and policies |
| Submitted | May 18, 2020 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Todd Feathers
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1) All documents outlining current predictive risk models developed as part of the BrightBytes Early Warning system for all schools in the district (and by grade, if applicable). To clarify, I'm requesting the documents that lay out how the models weigh the 24 indicators the BrightBytes Early Warning system monitors in each school. More information about the BrightBytesEarly Warning system models and indicators can be found here: http://wvde.state.wv.us/osp/Graduation/HowItWorks.pdf
2) All district and/or school policies governing how teachers, counselors, administrators, and other school staff should use the early warning system. This should include directives to staff about implementing the proper interventions and monitoring for at-risk students.
3) All published studies, white papers, or other research provided to the district by BrightBytes regarding its products.
4) All guidelines, user manuals, or other informational material provided to the district by BrightBytes regarding its products.
5) All contracts and privacy policies between BrightBytes and the district.
I ask that all fees be waived for this request as I am a journalist (examples of my work can be found at toddfeathers.com) and I intend to use the requested records to publish articles in the public interest and not for any commercial purpose.
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 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Todd Feathers
From: Broward County Public Schools
Good morning,
Thank you for contacting the Risk Management's Public Records Office. Pursuant to the Public Records Act of the Sunshine Law, it provides the right of access to inspect or copy existing records which includes, but not limited to, all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, data processing software, or other material, regardless of the physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received pursuant to the law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by any agency." It does not mandate the agency to create new records in order to accommodate a request for information. If any exemptions should apply, you will be notified in writing of the citation that reflects your request.
We acknowledge that your request has been received and will be processed in the order received and as soon as possible. If any fees should apply, you will be notified immediately before proceeding with compliance of the request. Your patience is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns, contact me directly and refer to tracking number 19/20-00620.
To confirm, you are requesting the following:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1) All documents outlining current predictive risk models developed as part of the BrightBytes Early Warning system for all schools in the district (and by grade, if applicable). To clarify, I'm requesting the documents that lay out how the models weigh the 24 indicators the BrightBytes Early Warning system monitors in each school. More information about the BrightBytesEarly Warning system models and indicators can be found here: http://wvde.state.wv.us/osp/Graduation/HowItWorks.pdf
2) All district and/or school policies governing how teachers, counselors, administrators, and other school staff should use the early warning system. This should include directives to staff about implementing the proper interventions and monitoring for at-risk students.
3) All published studies, white papers, or other research provided to the district by BrightBytes regarding its products.
4) All guidelines, user manuals, or other informational material provided to the district by BrightBytes regarding its products.
5) All contracts and privacy policies between BrightBytes and the district.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 18, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #19/20-00620.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 18, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #19/20-00620.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Broward County Public Schools
Good Afternoon,
Your request was forwarded and reviewed by several staff members in different departments and only one department has responded, "no records." I am still waiting for responses from two more locations. I will request a status and advise once a response is received.
Thank you.
From: Broward County Public Schools
Good Afternoon,
As of today, no records were found matching the item described in your request.
This file is closed.
Requel L. Bell
Risk Management Department
Public Records Office
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