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Woburn committee backs centralized public-records process after residents warn of added barriers
Summary
The school committee reviewed a new centralized public-records request protocol that would route requests through a single form and address, with fees after two hours. Residents warned the form could require more personal data than state law requires; the district said centralization improves timeliness and tracking.
The Woburn School Committee on March 25 reviewed and generally supported a new centralized public-records request protocol aimed at ensuring timely, consistent responses, while residents urged safeguards to avoid creating unnecessary barriers.
Superintendent Dr. Crowley and Finance Director and public-records officer Alex Dizzio outlined the proposal: a single request email and Google form, a link to the Guide to Massachusetts Public Records Law, an option to receive materials by USPS when electronic delivery is not feasible, and a cost-estimate process allowing staff to tell requesters the expected hours to compile records. The policy specifies the first two…
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