Bulletproof shelters for schools (Texas Education Agency)
| Tracking # |
34520 |
| Multi Request | Bulletproof shelters for schools |
| Submitted | May 6, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Erik Franco
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All memos, budgets, proposed budgets, presentations, and emails from the dates 01/01/2012 to 04/09/18 mentioning the use of, spending on, and/or consideration of bulletproof shelters for use in schools in the state.
An example of one such company that produces bulletproof shelters is the company called Shelter in Place (http://shelterinplace.com/pricing), mentioned in this local media report, among others covered in the press in various states: http://abc7ny.com/is-this-bulletproof-school-shelter-the-new-normal/3160640/
I am a member of the press and therefore request that fees be waived.
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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Erik Franco
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 6, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Texas Education Agency
Public Information Request
Receipt Acknowledgement
August 6, 2018
Erik Franco
MuckRock News
TEA PIR #34520
Dear Mr. Erik Franco:
Thank you for contacting the Texas Education Agency. I want to acknowledge receipt of your request below. Your request number is PIR # 34520.
Our Public Information Request Coordinators are processing your request in coordination with the area(s) that may have the responsive information/data. A response to your request should be provided on or before 10 business days: August 16, 2018. Should you not receive a response within this timeline, please do not hesitate to contact our office and ask to speak to one of our Coordinators.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further, please contact the TEA Communications staff at (512) 463-9000 or by email at PIR@tea.texas.gov<mailto:PIR@tea.texas.gov>.
Sincerely,
Sherry Mansell
Sherry Mansell
Public Information Coordinator
Enclosure: Original Request
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From: Texas Education Agency
DeEtta, Ronnie, and Lauren,
Please forward the No Documents Found response for PIR # 34520 emails below (original request -attached email) to Erik Franco of MuckRock News.
Mr. Erik Franco email address is: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
PIR Information
PIR # 34520
Complexity: Not Set
Received: 8/2/2018
Status: Open
Opened: 8/6/2018 10:13 AM
Confidential: Not Set
Initial Due Date: 8/16/2018
Coordinator: Sherry Mansell
Current Due Date: 8/16/2018
Originating Custodian: Sherry Mansell
Closed Date:
Description:
All memos, budgets, proposed budgets, presentations, and emails from the dates 01/01/2012 to 04/09/18 mentioning the use of, spending on, and/or consideration of bulletproof shelters for use in schools in the state. An example of one such company that produces bulletproof shelters is the company called Shelter in Place (http://shelterinplace.com/pricing), mentioned in this local media report, among others covered in the press in various states: http://abc7ny.com/is-this-bulletproof-school-shelter-the-new-normal/3160640/ I am a member of the press and therefore request that fees be waived. 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, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Erik Franco Filed via MuckRock.com
PIR assigned the following divisions for responsive information and all replied no documents found.
* Deputy Commissioner of Operations
* Deputy Commissioner of Finance Administration
* State Funding
* This PIR is considered Closed.
The TEA response deadline is Thursday, August 16, 2018.
Let me know if you have any questions or need additional assistance regarding this PIR.
Thanks,
Sherry
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Public Information Request
No Documents Found
August 8, 2018
Erik Franco
MuckRock News
TEA PIR #34520
Dear Mr. Erik Franco:
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