Lyman High School Yearbook 2022
| Submitted | May 9, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Adam Steinbaugh
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. A copy of any records relating to the "unforeseen circumstances" precipitating the decision by Lyman Administration to postpone distribution of the Lyman High School yearbook, as referenced in the statement by Principal Michael Hunter on or about May 9, 2022.
2. A copy of any emails, letters, memoranda, text messages, social media messages, or other communications sent to or from Principal Hunter, and relating to the yearbook, between May 1 and May 9, 2022.
3. Any other records relating to the decision to postpone distribution of the yearbook.
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 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Adam Steinbaugh
From: Adam Steinbaugh
Hello --
I would like to amend this request to request the following records:
1. A copy of any records relating to the "unforeseen circumstances" precipitating the decision by Lyman Administration to postpone distribution of the Lyman High School yearbook, as referenced in the statement by Principal Michael Hunter on or about May 9, 2022.
2. A copy of any emails, letters, memoranda, text messages, social media messages, or other communications sent to or from Principal Hunter, and relating to the yearbook, between May 1 and May 9, 2022.
3. A copy of any emails, letters, memoranda, text messages, social media messages, or other communications sent to or from Michael Lawrence, and relating to the yearbook, between May 1 and May 9, 2022.
4. A copy of the specific policy referred to by Principal Hunter's statement that the yearbook material "did not meet school board policy" and was "out of compliance with board policy." That statement was reported the May 9, 2022 article published by the Orlando Sentinel at https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/education/os-ne-seminole-yearbook-censorship-20220509-bme2ndwu2fagjh5gk6lim2j7si-story.html
5. A copy of any message recorded by Principal Hunter, as referred to in the May 9, 2022 Orlando Sentinel article.
6. A copy of any other audio or video recordings by Principal Hunter made on May 8 or 9, 2022, including outtakes, raw recordings, edited recordings, or unedited recordings.
7. Any other records relating to the decision to postpone distribution of the yearbook.
From: Seminole County Public Schools
Good afternoon, we have received your public records request. If fees apply, you will be advised as soon as possible regarding estimated costs. Payment will be due in advance by cash, check, or money order made payable to Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) .
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely, Carolyn
Carolyn Bedsole
I.S. Project Manager / Records Management Services
Seminole County Public Schools
Information Services Department
400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, Florida 32773
Phone: (407) 320-0466
Fax: (407) 320-0469
carolyn_bedsole@scps.k12.fl.us<mailto:carolyn_bedsole@scps.k12.fl.us>
[Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Virtually all written communications to or from School District Personnel are public records available to the public and media upon request. E-mail sent or received on the School District system will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State Law.]
From: Seminole County Public Schools
Good morning, to draft an estimate of staff time and materials necessary to pull emails and text messages, I will need for you to add/change/confirm the following information:
Timeframe: May 1 and May 9, 2022
Email accounts: Michael Lawrence, Principal Hunter
Search words or phrases: Lyman High School Yearbook 2022
Sincerely, Carolyn
Carolyn Bedsole
I.S. Project Manager / Records Management Services
Seminole County Public Schools
Information Services Department
400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, Florida 32773
Phone: (407) 320-0466
Fax: (407) 320-0469
carolyn_bedsole@scps.k12.fl.us<mailto:carolyn_bedsole@scps.k12.fl.us>
[Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Virtually all written communications to or from School District Personnel are public records available to the public and media upon request. E-mail sent or received on the School District system will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State Law.]
From: Adam Steinbaugh
Hello --
I think the terms "yearbook," "yearbooks," "protest," "demonstration," "greyhound," "sticker," and "stickers" would work.
Thanks!
From: Seminole County Public Schools
Thank you. I’ll have an estimate to you very soon.
Carolyn
Carolyn Bedsole
IS Project Management/Records Management
Seminole County Public Schools
Information Services Department
400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, Florida 32773
Phone: (407) 320-0466
Fax: (407) 320-0469
carolyn_bedsole@scps.k12.fl.us<mailto:carolyn_bedsole@scps.k12.fl.us>
Bedsole
From: Seminole County Public Schools
Mr. Steinbaugh, attached is the response to your request for information sent on May 10, 2022. It’s my understanding that other than emails, no other records exist for Mr. Lawrence and/or Mr. Hunter. I have also included an invoice for the retrieval of emails and text messages. If you wish to proceed with this request, please advise. It’s important to note that we require a payment of 50% prior to our beginning the work, and the balance due upon receipt of the information.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely, Carolyn
Carolyn Bedsole
I.S. Project Manager / Records Management Services
Seminole County Public Schools
Information Services Department
400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, Florida 32773
Phone: (407) 320-0466
Fax: (407) 320-0469
carolyn_bedsole@scps.k12.fl.us<mailto:carolyn_bedsole@scps.k12.fl.us>
[Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Virtually all written communications to or from School District Personnel are public records available to the public and media upon request. E-mail sent or received on the School District system will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State Law.]
From: Adam Steinbaugh
Carolyn --
Thanks for providing these records. I'll withdraw the remainder of the request.
Thanks again,
Adam Steinbaugh
From: Seminole County Public Schools
Thank you for your reply. Have a good day.
Carolyn
Carolyn Bedsole
IS Project Management/Records Management
Seminole County Public Schools
Information Services Department
400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, Florida 32773
Phone: (407) 320-0466
Fax: (407) 320-0469
carolyn_bedsole@scps.k12.fl.us<mailto:carolyn_bedsole@scps.k12.fl.us>
Bedsole