Full access to the District’s public records is available to any person as provided in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The Superintendent shall serve as the District’s Freedom of Information Officer and assumes all the duties and powers of that office as provided in FOIA. The superintendent or designee(s) shall report any FOIA requests and the status of the District’s response to the Board at each regular Board meeting.

The District’s public records are defined as 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 the School District.

A request for inspection and/or copies of public records must be made in writing and may be submitted by personal delivery, mail, telefax, or email directed to the District’s Freedom of Information Officer. Individuals making a request are not required to state a reason for the request other than to identify when the request is for a commercial purpose or when requesting a fee waiver. All requests for inspection and copying shall immediately be forwarded to the District’s Freedom of Information Officer or designee.

The Freedom of Information Officer shall approve all requests for public records unless:

1.The requested material does not exist;

2.The requested material is exempt from inspection and copying by the Freedom of Information Act; or

3.Complying with the request would be unduly burdensome.

Dee Scott

401 E Main St

Casey, IL 62420