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Board rejects FOIA appeal involving Lisa McCoy; president to work with counsel on records
Summary
The Byron Center Public Schools Board voted to reject a FOIA appeal dated April 16, 2026, related to Lisa McCoy. The minutes record that the Board President will work with legal counsel to provide the requested information to the requester to the extent possible.
The Byron Center Public Schools Board of Education voted on May 18, 2026, to reject a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) appeal identified in the meeting record as 'FOIA APPEAL-Lisa McCoy- April 16, 2026.' Trustee Amber Swift moved the action, and Trustee Brad Wiechertjes supported it; the motion passed by roll call.
The meeting minutes state, "The Board of Education rejects the appeal; however, the Board President will work with legal counsel to provide the information to the requester as requested, to the best of their ability." Trustees recorded as voting in favor were Brenda Hondorp, Tim Oberst, Amber Swift, Thalia Tilma and Brad Wiechertjes. The minutes do not record any nays or abstentions and note that Trustee Rob Hughes was absent.
The record does not include detailed rationale for rejecting the appeal beyond the formal motion and vote recorded in the minutes. The FOIA matter is identified in the minutes by date and requester name; the board directed the president to coordinate with legal counsel on providing responsive records where appropriate.
