Chicago Charter Teachers Walkout Feb. 9-18, 2019 (Department of Education)

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Thank you for your interest in public records of the Illinois State Board of Education. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS140/) Your request was received in this office on 3/20/2019 and given the reference number F000107-032019 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:All emails containing the keywords ‘Chicago teachers strike,' 'Chicago Charter Teacher Walkout,' or ‘strike’ from Feb. 9-18, 2019.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,Mackenzie Farkus
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 20, 2019, Reference # F000107-032019
Dear Ms. Mackenzie Farkus,
The Illinois State Board of Education received a public information request from you on March 20, 2019. You have requested: “To Whom It May Concern:

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

All emails containing the keywords ‘Chicago teachers strike,' 'Chicago Charter Teacher Walkout,' or ‘strike’ from Feb. 9-18, 2019.

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,

Mackenzie Farkus” Pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/3 (e) (vi), we seek an extension for this portion of your request as your request for records cannot be complied with within the time limits prescribed. The new deadline will be April 03, 2019.
If you have questions, please contact ISBE’s Legal Division at (217) 782-8535.

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 20, 2019, Reference # F000107-032019.
Dear Ms. Mackenzie Farkus,
The Illinois State Board of Education received a public information request from you on March 20, 2019. You have requested: “To Whom It May Concern:

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

All emails containing the keywords ‘Chicago teachers strike,' 'Chicago Charter Teacher Walkout,' or ‘strike’ from Feb. 9-18, 2019.

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,

Mackenzie Farkus”
The Illinois State Board of Education has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request.
If you have questions, please contact ISBE’s Legal Division at (217) 782-8535.