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Board waives attorney-client privilege for FOIA request with student redactions
Summary
The board approved waiving attorney-client privilege for documents requested under FOIA while directing redaction of student names, following counsel review to determine what could be disclosed.
Following a recent FOIA request, district staff consulted legal counsel about what documents could be disclosed. The board voted unanimously (roll call 6-0) to waive attorney-client privilege for the requested documents with the stipulation that any student names be redacted before release.
Dr. Schuchman told members that the district contacted lawyers to clarify disclosable information. The board’s action authorizes staff to provide responsive documents while protecting student privacy consistent with state and federal law.
