FOIL Logs (North Colonie Central School District)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

- A log of, or records that reflect, all Freedom of Information Law requests submitted to the district since January 1, 2016 or as far back as such records are kept.

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,

Jackson Parker

I hereby appeal the summary denial of access regarding my request made on August 5, 2022 , which was rejected on the following date:

November 18, 2022
December 20, 2022

Which was sent to:

Scott M. Hoot, Assistant Superintendent for Business
North Colonie Central School District
91 Fiddlers Lane
Latham, NY 12110

I am writing to appeal the summary denial of access regarding my New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request made on August 5, 2022. The request sought a log of, or records reflecting, all Freedom of Information Law requests submitted to the North Colonie Central School District since January 1, 2016 or as far back as such records are kept.

It has come to my attention that my original request was acknowledged on November 18, 2022, followed by a communication from the district on December 20, 2022, indicating that additional time was needed to fulfill the request. However, since then, I have not received any formal response or updates regarding the status of my request.

The New York Freedom of Information Law requires that agencies respond promptly and within a reasonable period. Given the substantial delay and lack of communication, it is clear that the district has not fulfilled its obligations under the law. I appeal this denial of access and request that you provide a formal response addressing my original request.

I would appreciate a timely and substantive response that includes an explanation for the denial, if applicable. Additionally, please inform me of the district's obligations under the law regarding the retention of records during the appeals process.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a prompt resolution and the release of the requested records.

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I am writing to appeal the delay in response to my Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request submitted to the North Colonie Central School District on August 2, 2022. The request sought a log of, or records reflecting, all Freedom of Information Law requests submitted to the district since January 1, 2016, or as far back as such records are kept.

Under FOIL (Public Officers Law §89(3)(a)), an agency is required to grant or deny access to records within five business days of receipt of a request. If the agency cannot provide the requested records within that time, it must provide a reason for the delay and a date by which the records will be available, which cannot exceed twenty additional business days.

In this case, the district has repeatedly extended the deadline for fulfilling my request, most recently to July 14, 2023, which significantly exceeds the statutory time limit. This delay constitutes a constructive denial of my request, and I am appealing this denial.

I kindly request that you review this matter and provide a timely response to my original request. I look forward to your prompt attention to this matter.

I am writing to appeal the delay in response to my Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request submitted to the North Colonie Central School District on August 2, 2022. The request sought a log of, or records reflecting, all Freedom of Information Law requests submitted to the district since January 1, 2016, or as far back as such records are kept.

Under FOIL (Public Officers Law §89(3)(a)), an agency is required to grant or deny access to records within five business days of receipt of a request. If the agency cannot provide the requested records within that time, it must provide a reason for the delay and a date by which the records will be available, which cannot exceed twenty additional business days.

In this case, the district has repeatedly extended the deadline for fulfilling my request, most recently to July 14, 2023, which significantly exceeds the statutory time limit. This delay constitutes a constructive denial of my request, and I am appealing this denial.

I kindly request that you review this matter and provide a timely response to my original request. I look forward to your prompt attention to this matter.