FOIL: Procedures for handling removal of school officers by NYSED Commissioner (Sole Supervisory District Of Cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming Counties And Boces)
| Multi Request | FOIL: Procedures for handling removal of school officers by NYSED Commissioner |
| Submitted | April 14, 2023 |
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From: Jackson Parker
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
All materials related to processes that would need to take place if the Commissioner of Education of the State of New York removes one, multiple or all board members, school officers or superintendents from a school district under the jurisdiction of your sole supervisory district (your organization). Specifically, I request any and all materials including, but not limited to:
1) Policies, procedures, and protocols for responding to the removal of board members, school officers or superintendents, including but not limited to filling vacancies and ensuring continuity of school district operations.
2) Records of any past instances where the Commissioner of Education has removed board members, school officers or superintendents from school districts under the jurisdiction of your sole supervisory district (your organization) and the actions taken by the sole supervisory district (your organization) or NYSED in response.
3) Any other records or materials relevant to the processes that would need to take place if the Commissioner of Education removes one, multiple or all board members, school officers or superintendents from a school district under the jurisdiction of the sole supervisory district (your organization).
Please provide any records or materials that are responsive to this request, regardless of format or medium. If some records are not subject to disclosure, please provide the reasons for the denial of access.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 17, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Sole Supervisory District Of Cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming Counties And Boces
Dear Mr. Parker:
Please be advised that CA BOCES is in receipt of your April 17, 2023 FOIL request.
We are reviewing the request and will respond to you within twenty (20) business days of the date of this email to advise if we are in possession of documentation that can be released to you under the law.
In the meantime, please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Thank you.
Pam Kirkwood
Records Access Officer
Pamela Kirkwood, MPH, Esq.
General Counsel/Director of Labor Relations
(716) 376-8237
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication may contain information that is legally privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, then any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Anyone who receives this message in error should notify the sender immediately by telephone or by return e-mail and delete it from his or her computer. Thank you.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 17, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Sole Supervisory District Of Cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming Counties And Boces
Dear Mr. Parker:
I received your follow up request. As I indicated in my prior email, I expect to be in touch with as soon as possible, but no later than May 19.
Thank you for following up with us.
Pam Kirkwood
Pamela Kirkwood, MPH, Esq.
General Counsel/Director of Labor Relations
(716) 376-8237
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication may contain information that is legally privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, then any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Anyone who receives this message in error should notify the sender immediately by telephone or by return e-mail and delete it from his or her computer. Thank you.
From: Sole Supervisory District Of Cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming Counties And Boces
Dear Mr. Parker:
In response to your FOIL request dated April 17, 2023, please see the attached Policies for CA BOCES (1230 and 1320) and District Superintendent’s Contract (see paragraphs 8 & 19).
Should you have any questions and/or need anything more, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you.
Pam Kirkwood
Records Access Officer
Pamela Kirkwood, MPH, Esq.
General Counsel/Director of Labor Relations
(716) 376-8237
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication may contain information that is legally privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, then any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Anyone who receives this message in error should notify the sender immediately by telephone or by return e-mail and delete it from his or her computer. Thank you.
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