Coventry School Committee Policy #: 1100 AD

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1100 AD: PUBLIC RECORDS

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this directive is to provide an orderly process for accurately and efficiently reporting on or releasing public records or information requested by citizens.

PROCEDURE:

When a request for public record information is made, a Public Information Request Form shall be completed by the person making the request or the person receiving the request if by phone, and forwarded to the superintendent for approval and follow-up direction.

A copy of the form containing the superintendent’s action shall be forwarded to the person designated to determine the availability of and provide the information, or the person making the request if said request has been denied.

Upon determination of availability and subsequent assembling of the requested material, the office releasing the information shall fill out the remainder of the request form, and disseminate the materials to the superintendent for release authorization.

Any fee charged for materials or services rendered in compliance with this policy shall be at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools.


Issued: 11-16-81
Reviewed: 12-15-81