From: Tanner F<[email protected]> Date: Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 7:07 PM SuBject: PuBlic Records Request To: <[email protected]> Hi, I would like to request a puBlic records request for all of the alternative student transportation contracts (special needs, intra-district, mckinney-vento) for the Lancaster Elementary via email, if possiBle. If it is easier to provide the following information for each vendor, that will also meet the oBjectives of the records request. - Vendor Name - Contract Amount - Contract End Date Please let me know if any further information is required. Thank you, Tanner F From: Ellen Crispino <[email protected]> Date: Wed, Aug 14, 2019 at 4:11 PM Subject: FOIA Response To: Tanner F <[email protected]> Tanner, Attached to this message please Wilmette District 39's response to your Freedom of Information Act request sent on August 11th, 2019 below. I would like to request a public records request for all of the alternative student transportation contracts (special needs, intra-district, mckinney-vento) for the Lancaster Elementary (changed to Wilmette Public District 39) via email, if possible. If it is easier to provide the following information for each vendor, that will also meet the objectives of the records request. - Vendor Name - Contract Amount - Contract End Date Please let me know if any further information is required. Thank you, Tanner F If you have any questions about this response, please contact us. Thank you, Ellen Ellen Crispino Business Manager/CSBO [email protected] t 847.512.6001 f 847.256.1782 August 13, 2019 Tanner F. [email protected] Dear Tanner F.: This letter is in reference to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request received August 11, 2019. Your request was that the following information be provided for Wilmette Public Schools, District 39: …all of the alternative student transportation contracts (special needs intra- district, mckinney-vento [sic]) contracts for the Wilmette Public Schools District 39 via email, if possible. If it is easier to provide the following information for each vendor, that will also meet the objectives of the records request. Vendor Name Contract Amount Contract End Date The special education transportation vendor, contract amount and contract end date may be found in the District’s March 19, 2018 Board of Education meeting information web page packet: http://www.wilmette39.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_360846/File/Board%20of%20Ed/P ublicPacket/2018-03-19/IX-A-3- SPED%20Student%20Transportation%20Contract%20180319.pdf If you have any questions pertaining to our response to your request, please contact me at Wilmette Public Schools, District 39, 615 Locust Road, Wilmette, Illinois 60091. Sincerely, Ellen Crispino FOIA Officer From: Smith Richards, Jennifer <[email protected]> Date: Wed, Aug 7, 2019 at 10:30 AM Subject: Chicago Tribune-ProPublica FOIA request To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Ellen Crispino Wilmette Community Sp Ed Agreement 615 Locust Rd Wilmette 60091 2237 Sent via email to [email protected] Ellen Crispino: In accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), the Chicago Tribune and ProPublica Illinois request you provide access to the following records in your organization’s possession related to schools or school programs that you operate: • Photos sufficient to show the spaces used for Isolated Time Out in your schools or programs. Please include photos that show the inside and the outside of the rooms without identifiable children in them. • Floor plans, space utilization plans, schematic renderings or other records that show the layout and dimensions of the ITO spaces within your schools or programs. In the unlikely event that you claim any portion of the above public records to be exempt from disclosure under 5 ILCS 140, in writing please (i) identify which portion or portions you claim are exempt and the statutory provision or provisions you contend apply; (ii) set forth the reasons for your conclusion that such portion or portions are exempt; and (iii) release the remainder of such records for inspection and copying, redacting only the portion or portions you claim are exempt. Please note that statute does not allow your agency to withhold documents in their entirety if only parts of the records may be exempt. Please provide the information within five days, as required by law. If the records are kept electronically, please provide them that way and e-mail the information to [email protected] and Jodi Cohen at [email protected]. Thank you, Jennifer Smith Richards Chicago Tribune [email protected] 312-222-5430 Jodi S. Cohen ProPublica Illinois [email protected] 312-731-8867 Ellen Crispino Business Manager/CSBO [email protected] t 847.512.6001 f 847.256.1782 August 14, 2019 Via Email Jennifer Smith Richards Jodi S. Cohen Chicago Tribune ProPublica Illinois [email protected] [email protected] 312-222-5430 312-731-8867 RE: RESPONSE TO FOIA REQUEST Dear Ms. Richards and Ms. Cohen: Thank you for writing to Wilmette Community Special Education Agreement with your requests for information pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq., received on August 7, 2019. Your requests are restated below: 1. Photos sufficient to show the spaces used for Isolated Time Out in your schools or programs. Please include photos that show the inside and the outside of the rooms without identifiable children in them. 2. Floor plans, space utilization plans, schematic renderings or other records that show the layout and dimensions of the ITO spaces within your schools or programs. With respect to request number 1, no responsive records exist. With respect to request number 2, the responsive records are exempt, as their disclosure could compromise the security of the school and the safety of the school community. See 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(k); 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(v). Nevertheless, in the spirit of transparency, enclosed are redacted floor plans of McKenzie Elementary School and Wilmette Junior High School that identify the location of isolated time out spaces within each respective building. You have a right to have the denial of your requests reviewed by the Public Access Counselor (PAC) at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. 5 ILCS 140/9.5(a). You can file your Request for Review with the PAC by writing to: Public Access Counselor Office of the Attorney General 500 South 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62706 Fax: 217-782-1396 E-mail: [email protected] If you choose to file a Request for Review with the PAC, you must do so within 60 calendar days of the date of this letter. 5 ILCS 140/9.5(a). Please note that you must include a copy of your original FOIA requests and this letter when filing a Request for Review with the PAC. You also have the right to seek judicial review of any denial by filing a lawsuit in the State circuit court. 5 ILCS 140/11. As one of the District’s FOIA Officers, I am responsible for the District’s response to your request. If I have misunderstood your requests in any way, please clarify your request in writing to me. Sincerely, FOIA Officer 587921_1 From: Policy Research <[email protected]> Date: Fri, Jul 19, 2019 at 10:15 AM Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request To: <[email protected]> Dear Ellen, My name is Tim and I am emailing on behalf of Empower Illinois with a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to course and enrichment offerings at these schools in your district: Romona Elementary and Highcest Middle. Specifically, Empower Illinois is seeking the following information: • Listing of sports and other intramural activities offered for 8th-12th graders. • Listing of vocal, instrumental, visual, and performing arts courses/activities offered for 8th-12th graders. • Listing of school-sponsored standardized test prep for courses including but not limited to PSAT, ACT, SAT, and ASVAB. • Listing of school-sponsored tutoring services and other programs including but not limited to AVID and 21st Century. • Listing of school-sponsored after-school, summer, during-the-day, and weekend enrichment opportunities including but not limited to field trips, retreats, and school clubs. • Course listing detailing all available math, science, social science, english/language arts, and foreign language course offerings at the high schools. • Listing of the highest math and science courses available. • Listing of the dual-credit courses offered • Listing of Advanced Placement courses offered • Listing of International Baccalaureate courses offered • Listing of all elective courses offered to 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. • Response to whether Algebra I is available for 8th graders. • Response to whether a foreign language is available for 8th graders. • Response to whether a student may take at least one full year of electives during 9th- 12th grade. • Response to whether there are associated fees to participate in any extracurricular activity, club, or sport. This information will not be used for commercial purposes. Please email me the requested information. If the information is only contained in paper format, please scan as a PDF and send via email. For any alternative method of sending requested information, please contact me first to arrange. Thank you, Tim Leisenring Intern | Empower Illinois 200 N LaSalle, Suite 2310, Chicago, IL 60601 312-392-0220 [email protected] | Twitter | Facebook | Website Ellen Crispino Business Manager/CSBO [email protected] t 847.512.6001 f 847.256.1782 July 24, 2019 Tim Leisenring Empower Illinois 200 N. LaSalle, Suite 2310 Chicago, IL 60601 312-392-0220 [email protected] Mr. Leisenring : This letter is in reference to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request received July 19, 2019.