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Superintendent reports rise in FOIA requests; district tightening verification procedures
Summary
Dr. Scott Schwartz told the board that Freedom of Information Act requests have increased and staff are verifying request origins to filter automated submissions while meeting legal timelines.
Superintendent Dr. Scott Schwartz reported an uptick in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and said district staff are verifying requestor identities to ensure requests come from legitimate individuals rather than automated systems. Dr. Schwartz said the district is following established legal guidance and standard verification procedures used by other districts and will respond within required timelines.
The board did not take action at the meeting but noted the procedural steps the district is taking to validate requests and remain compliant with statutory response deadlines. No specific numbers or requestors were identified in the minutes.
