Customer Name:
David Giuliani
| I am requesting documents associated with the pending disciplinary action against Lisa Fernandez. These would be documents including factual information about Ms. Fernandez’s actions that are likely to lead to the board’s action| including any grievances or complaints against Ms. Fernandez. This request also includes any documents or correspondence that contain Ms. Fernandez’s defense. If you have any questions about this request| please feel free to contact me. I do not know the exact dates. |
Response:
| ?Your request is granted in part and denied in part. Please log into the FOIA Records Center at the following link to retrieve the responsive documents Public Records Center with the following information withheld or redacted: 1. Evaluation information prohibited from disclosure under Section 24A-7.1 of the School Code and Section 11 of the Personnel Record Review Act. See 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(a)| 7.5(q); 2. Personal information whose disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy| pursuant to FOIA Section 7(1)(c)| and individually identifiable student information pursuant to the Illinois School Student Record Act| 105 ILCS 10/1 et seq.| including handwritten student witness statements where the students’ handwriting is recognizable and would lead to identification of the students; “Private information|” such as signatures| exempt from disclosure under FOIA Section 7(1)(b); 4. Attorney-client privileged correspondence and materials prepared or compiled in anticipation of a legal or administrative proceeding upon the specific request and direction of the District’s attorney| pursuant to FOIA Section 7(1) (m); 5. Preliminary drafts| notes| recommendations| memoranda and other records| including talking points and interview notes| in which opinions are expressed| or policies or actions are formulated| pursuant to FOIA Section 7(1)(f); and 6. Records relating to collective negotiating matters between public bodies and their employees or representatives| pursuant to FOIA Section 7(1)(p). You have a right to have the District’s response reviewed by the Public Access Counselor (PAC) at the Office of the Attorney General. 5 ILCS 140/9.5(a). You can file your Request for Review with the PAC by writing to: Public Access Counselor Office of the Attorney General 500 South 2nd Street Springfield| Illinois 62706 Fax: 217-782-1396 Email: [email protected] ? If you choose to file a Request for Review with the PAC| you must do so within 60 calendar days of the date of this letter. 5 ILCS 140/9.5(a). Please note that you must include a copy of your original FOIA request and this letter when filing a Request for Review with the PAC. You also have the right to seek judicial review of any denial by filing a lawsuit in the State circuit court. 5 ILCS 140/11. As the District’s FOIA Officer| I am responsible for the District’s response to your FOIA request. If I have misunderstood your request in any way| please clarify your request in writing to me. |