FOIA - Freedom of Information Act
Requests for Information
By Sandra Larek
January 12, 2010
The
Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is designed to ensure
that Illinois
residents can obtain information about their government. In 2009,
Attorney General Lisa
Madigan worked with legislators and a diverse group of individuals
and organizations to
strengthen FOIA and hold government more accountable.
To whom do I submit a FOIA request?
FOIA requests should be submitted to the public body’s designated FOIA officer. The Designated FOIA officers for Lemont-Bromberek CSD 113A are:
Robert Beckwith, Business Manager - All matters pertaining to the finances of the district.
Sandra Larek, Administrative Asst. - All matters pertaining to the Board of Education, District Office, policies and procedures.
Dr. Mary Gricus, Assistant Superintendent - All matters pertaining to curriculum, instruction and human resources.
What are public records?
Public
Records – are defined in FOIA as “all records, reports, forms,
writings, letters,
memoranda, books, papers, maps, photographs, microfilms, cards,
tapes, recordings,
electronic data processing records, electronic communications,
recorded information and
all other documentary materials pertaining to the transaction of
public business,
regardless of physical form or characteristics, having been
prepared by or for, or having
been or being used by, received by, in the possession of, or under
the control of any
public body.” A few examples of public records available under FOIA
are: orders; rules;
reports or studies; contracts; names, titles and salaries of public
employees; and the
voting records of public bodies. Information can be available in
electronic as well as
paper format.
Fees
For black
and white, letter or legal sized copies (8 ½ x 11 or 11 x 14), the
first 50 pages are free, and any additional pages can cost no more
than 15
cents a page. For color copies or abnormal size copies, the public
body can charge the
actual cost of copying.
Freedom of Information Act (The Law)
Frequently Asked Questions by Members of the Public
FOIA REQUESTS
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