Materials for Decision No. 18,347 - Application of ADRIANNE RICKSON

Jackson Parker filed this request with the New York State Education Department of New York.
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FL-CL-23/1291

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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:

1. The initial petition related to the decision “Application of ADRIANNE RICKSON for the removal of District Superintendent Anita Murphy; Senior Executive Officer Joseph P. Dragone; Deputy District Superintendent Lauren Gemmill; Board President John Phelan; Board Vice President Naomi Hoffman; and trustees Brian Backus, John Bergeron, Nancy delPrado, Kevin Kutzscher, Lynne Lenhardt, Matthew Tedeschi, and Bruce Tryon; and Board Coordinator Mary Beth Bruno of the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Board of Cooperative Educational Services” (Decision No. 18,347 dated October 2, 2023).
2. All evidence, materials, documents, correspondence, and any other items provided to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and the Commissioner’s office in relation to the aforementioned decision.
3. Any and all materials, including but not limited to, supporting evidence, documents, correspondence, and other items provided by both the petitioner, ADRIANNE RICKSON, and the responding parties in relation to the aforementioned decision.

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: New York State Education Department

Dear Mr. Parker:

This is to acknowledge receipt of your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request for State Education Department (SED) records regarding Adrianne Rickson Commissioner’s Decision. The reference number for this request is FL-CL-23/1291. Please be advised that you will hear further from the Department by approximately November 29, 2023 as to whether your request will be granted or denied in whole or in part.

SED charges the statutorily permitted fees under FOIL. These include $.25 per page for photocopies or the actual cost of reproducing records requested under FOIL (Public Officers Law §87[1][b][iii]). Payment must be made to the NYS Education Department by check or money order. Do not send any payment until you are notified that your request is granted and informed of the charge for your request. If your request is granted, the records will be provided to you in the manner requested (i.e. hardcopy or electronic), or if not specified, in a reasonable manner selected by this office.

If your request is granted, and there is a fee, one of the following will happen:

1. If your request can be filled immediately, and the total photocopy or reproduction fee is under $25.00, staff will forward the requested records to you with a statement what you owe. Or:

2. If the reproduction fee or photocopy fee for your request is $25.00 or more, you will be advised of the page count (+100 pages) or other expenses and the fee(s) owed in advance of our providing the records. Upon receipt of payment, staff will photocopy or otherwise reproduce the requested records and transmit, as appropriate. Or:

3. If it will take time to locate and/or photocopy or otherwise reproduce the records you have requested, you will be given a date by which you will be provided with a page count and/or estimated cost to fulfil your request.

Please note, there is no provision in law or regulation requiring the waiver of a fee under FOIL.
Regards,
Records Access Officer

From: New York State Education Department

Mr. Parker:

The attached is provided in response to your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to the New York State Education Department (#FL-CL-23/1291), received on October 27, 2023. Please be advised that the responses will be contained in two emails labeled "1 of 2" and "2 of 2." This e-mail is "2 of 2."

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From: New York State Education Department

Mr. Parker:

The attached is provided in response to your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to the New York State Education Department (#FL-CL-23/1291), received on October 27, 2023. Please be advised that the responses will be contained in two emails labeled "1 of 2" and "2 of 2." This e-mail is "1 of 2." Email "2 of 2" will follow shortly.

Confidentiality Notice

This email including all attachments is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is protected from disclosure under State and/or Federal law. Please notify the sender immediately if you have received this communication in error and delete this email from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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