AASA Meeting Minutes, Files & Documents (Niskayuna Central School District)
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| Multi Request | AASA Meeting Minutes, Files & Documents |
| Submitted | March 31, 2022 |
| Due | May 16, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | Feb. 2, 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:
Minutes and meeting files from 1/1/2019 until the date this request is completed for all meetings between district/school administrators, superintendent(s) or district/school attorney(s) and AASA, The School Superintendents Association (AASA) including staff, officers, representatives, agents or third parties working on behalf of AASA, documenting proceedings of meetings, including minutes, meeting notes, agendas, calendars, background materials, recordings, and other records.
Please be sure to include any documentation regarding significant policy or decision making or significant events, or dealing with legal precedents or significant legal issues, which have a permanent retention period per the Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York Local Government Records (LGS-01). Additionally, please include documentation containing routine legal, fiscal or administrative information which have a 6 year retention period, along with documentation that has no fiscal, legal or administrative value which have not been deleted by the date this request is received.
Please keep in mind, pursuant to the Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York Local Government Records (LGS-01): Any record listed in this Schedule for which a Freedom of Information (FOIL) request has been received should not be destroyed until that request has been answered and until any potential appeal is made and resolved, even if the retention period of the record has passed.
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: Niskayuna Central School District
Dear Mr. Parker,
On behalf of records officer Joseph Natale, please find attached
acknowledgement of your FOIL request dated 4/4/22 regarding the School
Superintendents Association (AASA).
Best regards,
Liz Van Alstyne
Niskayuna Central School District
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Business and Finance
Direct Line: 518-377-4666 ext. 50712
Email: evanalstyne@niskyschools.org
From: Niskayuna Central School District
Dear Mr. Parker,
On behalf of Records Officer, Joseph Natale, please find attached our
request for an extension.
Best regards,
Liz Van Alstyne
Niskayuna Central School District
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Business and Finance
Direct Line: 518-377-4666 ext. 50712
Email: evanalstyne@niskyschools.org
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 2, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on July 15, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Niskayuna Central School District
Dear Mr. Parker,
This letter is an update to your request pursuant to the Freedom of
Information Law (“FOIL”) received by the District via email on April 4,
2022 for documents relating to AASA Meeting Minutes, Files and Documents.
We are continuing to investigate and review documents responsive to your
request but due to issues around staffing and the number of FOIL requests
received, will require additional time to do so.
Please anticipate a response to your request on or before August 12. Thank
you.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Gagnon
District Clerk
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Cynthia Gagnon
District Clerk/Secretary to the Superintendent
Niskayuna Central School District
(518) 377-4666 x 50706
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on July 15, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Niskayuna Central School District
Dear Mr. Parker,
Please be informed that, due to staffing issues, a further extension is
required to fulfill your FOIL request regarding minutes, meeting files, and
documentation related to AASA. Accordingly, a response may now be
expected on or before September 9, 2022.
Thank you for your patience.
Cynthia Gagnon, District Clerk
on behalf of Sherri Fisher, Records Access Officer
--
Cynthia Gagnon
District Clerk/Secretary to the Superintendent
Niskayuna Central School District
(518) 377-4666 x 50706
From: Niskayuna Central School District
Cynthia Gagnon <cgagnon@niskyschools.org>
Wed, Aug 3, 1:19 PM
to 127025-84341506
Dear Mr. Parker,
Please be informed that, due to staffing issues, a further extension is
required to fulfill your FOIL request regarding minutes, meeting files, and
documentation related to AASA. Accordingly, a response may now be
expected on or before October 10, 2022.
Thank you for your patience.
Cynthia Gagnon, District Clerk
on behalf of Sherri Fisher, Records Access Officer
--
Cynthia Gagnon
District Clerk/Secretary to the Superintendent
Niskayuna Central School District
(518) 377-4666 x 50706
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 9, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Niskayuna Central School District
Dear Mr. Parker,
An email was sent on September 9, 2022, the text of which follows:
Please be informed that, due to staffing issues, a further extension is
required to fulfill your FOIL request regarding minutes, meeting files, and
documentation related to AASA. Accordingly, a response may now be
expected on or before October 10, 2022.
Thank you for your patience.
Cynthia Gagnon, District Clerk
on behalf of Sherri Fisher, Records Access Officer
--
Cynthia Gagnon
District Clerk/Secretary to the Superintendent
Niskayuna Central School District
(518) 377-4666 x 50706
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 9, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Niskayuna Central School District
Dear Mr. Parker,
Please note that the most recent communication extended the timeframe
expected for the receipt of information to October 10, 2022. I must also
inform you that an additional extension of time is needed. Please refer to
the attached letter for information, and a new expected date of response on
November 7, 2022.
Thank you.
--
Cynthia Gagnon
District Clerk/Secretary to the Superintendent
Niskayuna Central School District
(518) 377-4666 x 50706
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 9, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 9, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Niskayuna Central School District
Hello,
I will be away from the office until Wednesday, November 16, with
limited access to email. I appreciate your patience and will respond
to your emails and messages as soon as possible upon my return. Thank
you.
Cynthia
--
Cynthia Gagnon
District Clerk/Secretary to the Superintendent
Niskayuna Central School District
(518) 377-4666 x 50706
From: Niskayuna Central School District
Dear Mr. Parker,
To clarify, the most recent response from the District indicated an
anticipated completion date of November 7, 2022. Please see email dated
October 13, 2022.
Unfortunately, it is necessary to advise you of a further extension needed
due to staffing issues and the extent of the FOIL request. Please make
note of a new date of anticipated completion of December 7, 2022.
Thank you.
Cynthia Gagnon, District Clerk on behalf of Records Access Officer, Sherri
Fisher
From: Niskayuna Central School District
Dear Mr. Parker
To clarify, the most recent response from the District indicated an
anticipated completion date of November 7, 2022. Please see email dated
October 13, 2022.
Unfortunately, it is necessary to advise you of a further extension needed
due to staffing issues and the extent of the FOIL request. Please make
note of a new date of anticipated completion of December 7, 2022.
Thank you.
Cynthia Gagnon, District Clerk on behalf of Records Access Officer, Sherri
Fisher
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You previously indicated that it would be completed on Dec. 7, 2022. I wanted to let you know that I am still interested in the following documents, and to see if that date was still accurate.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Dec. 7, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Niskayuna Central School District
Dear Mr. Parker,
Unfortunately, it is necessary to advise you of a further extension needed
due to staffing issues and the extent of the FOIL request. Please make note
of a new date of anticipated completion of January 9, 2023.
From: Niskayuna Central School District
Dear Mr. Parker,
Unfortunately, it is necessary to advise you of a further extension needed
due to staffing issues and the extent of the FOIL request. Please make note
of a new date of anticipated completion of January 9, 2023.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Dec. 7, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Niskayuna Central School District
Please refer to email sent on December 9, 2022 advising you of a new
anticipated date of completion of January 9, 2023.
From: Niskayuna Central School District
Please refer to email sent on December 9, 2022 advising you of a new
anticipated date of completion of January 9, 2023.
From: Niskayuna Central School District
Dear Mr. Parker,
Please see the attached letter advising you of an extension necessary in
order to investigate the records sought for the FOIL related to AASA
meeting minutes, files and documents. Please anticipate a response on or
before March 2, 2023.
--
Cynthia Gagnon
District Clerk/Secretary to the Superintendent
Niskayuna Central School District
(518) 377-4666 x 50706
From: Jackson Parker
Hello, I notice you have sent your last few renewals under file headings that are not for me.
Can you please confirm if you still require the extension or if you sent that file in error and meant to send responsive documents.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on March 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Jackson Parker
I hereby appeal the summary denial of access regarding my request made on April 4, 2022 , which was rejected on the following dates:
April 29, 2022
July 15, 2022
August 3, 2022
September 9, 2022
September 27, 2022
October 13, 2022
November 14, 2022
November 16, 2022
December 9, 2022
December 28, 2022
February 7, 2023
Which was sent to:
Dr. Joseph Natale, Records Access Officer
Niskayuna Central School District
1239 Van Antwerp Road
Niskayuna, NY 12309
From: Niskayuna Central School District
Dear Mr. Parker,
Please see the attached letter regarding your Freedom of Information
request received by the school district on April 4, 2022.
Sincerely,
Matt Leon
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on March 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on March 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on March 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on March 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on March 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Jackson Parker
I am writing to appeal the handling of my Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request, which I submitted to the Niskayuna Central School District on April 4, 2022. My request sought minutes and meeting files from 1/1/2019 until the date the request is completed for all meetings between district/school administrators, superintendent(s) or district/school attorney(s) and AASA, The School Superintendents Association (AASA).
Despite multiple communications and extensions provided by the District, I have yet to receive the requested documents. The most recent extension was given on March 20, 2023, with an anticipated completion date of May 3, 2023. As of today, I have not received any of the requested documents or any further communication regarding this request.
The repeated extensions without fulfillment of the request constitute a constructive denial under the New York Freedom of Information Law. As per the New York Freedom of Information Law, an agency must grant or deny access to records within twenty business days after the date of acknowledgment of the receipt of a request (Public Officers Law, Article 6, Section 89(3)(a)).
I kindly request that the Niskayuna Central School District expedite the processing of my request. In addition, I request a rolling release of the documents as they become available to prevent further delays.
If my appeal is denied, I would like a written explanation referencing the specific legal authority under which the request is denied.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
From: Niskayuna Central School District
To whom it may concern,
On behalf of Records Officer, Matt Leon, please see the attached extension
letter.
Best regards,
Teresa
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*Teresa Dunkin*
*Executive Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent of Business and
Operations*
*Niskayuna Central School District*
1239 VanAntwerp Road. Niskayuna, NY 12309
tdunkin@niskyschools.org
(518) 377-4666 ext 50712
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 2, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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