Auburn School District – Remind101 Inc. and Remind Online App Communications and Documents (Auburn School District)

Concerned Parent filed this request with the Auburn School District of Auburn, WA.
Multi Request Auburn School District – Remind101 Inc. and Remind Online App Communications and Documents
Due Feb. 20, 2020
Est. Completion None
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From: Concerned Parent


To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. I request an electronic copy of all contracts, agreements, written and/or email communications, registrations, message logs, and invoices between the Auburn School District and Remind101 Inc.

Remind101 Inc.
599 3rd Street Suite 301 San Francisco, CA 94107
www.remind.com

2. I request an electronic copy of all contracts, agreements, written and/or email communications, registrations, message logs, and invoices between any employee of the Auburn School District and Remind101 Inc.

3. I request an electronic copy of any and all electronic messages including text and emails sent or received by any Auburn School District employee utilizing the REMIND APP or the Remind Website www.remind.com or any Remind101 Inc. computer servers for the period of time January 2018 – December 2020.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Concerned Parent

From: Auburn School District

I am handling this request and looking to clarify this request. Is there a name of an individual that I may speak to regarding this request?

From: Auburn School District

Public Records Receipt Confirmation 01272020

Dear MuckRock News,

The purpose of this letter is to acknowledge Auburn School District’s receipt of your public records request dated January 27, 2020. Specifically, you requested:

1. I request an electronic copy of all contracts, agreements, written and/or email communications, registrations, message logs, and invoices between the Auburn School District and Remind101 Inc.

Remind101 Inc.
599 3rd Street Suite 301 San Francisco, CA 94107
www.remind.com<https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.remind.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Clstoddard%40auburn.wednet.edu%7C347ec6a40c574263f17408d7a34a07d0%7C403a0f537a364eaaaec11fb4a260bfe2%7C1%7C0%7C637157410657207963&sdata=nQP%2BcSxhE%2F8Ns%2Bmd0hs3Z1ikXB%2ByMfqNqjyNm0f8JnM%3D&reserved=0>

2. I request an electronic copy of all contracts, agreements, written and/or email communications, registrations, message logs, and invoices between any employee of the Auburn School District and Remind101 Inc.

3. I request an electronic copy of any and all electronic messages including text and emails sent or received by any Auburn School District employee utilizing the REMIND APP or the Remind Website www.remind.com<https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.remind.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Clstoddard%40auburn.wednet.edu%7C347ec6a40c574263f17408d7a34a07d0%7C403a0f537a364eaaaec11fb4a260bfe2%7C1%7C0%7C637157410657217943&sdata=lJv%2BHlwsWx1TWk0Nh%2F6oj%2BDY61hPu1jXUvDy1ePk0Ig%3D&reserved=0> or any Remind101 Inc. computer servers for the period of time January 2018 – December 2020.
Pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, the District estimates that it may be able to provide you with documents responsive to your request within forty-five (45) business days from the above date to determine the need to clarify the intent of the request, to locate and assemble the information requested, to notify third persons or agencies affected by the request, and/or to determine whether any of the information contained in such documents is exempt from public disclosure.

The above timeframes are simply estimates and processing your request may take longer than predicted. If you have not received notice from us regarding your request within the above timelines, or if you have questions or concerns, feel free to call me at (253) 931-4932.

Sincerely,

Jon Aarstad
Director of Human Resources
253-931-4900
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From: Concerned Parent

Thank you - 45 days to produce records understood.

From: Auburn School District

After reviewing the requests, this is a broad request and will most likely produce a large amount of records. Are you looking for the usage of Remind by an individual, or by a group of individuals?

From: Concerned Parent

Hello,

I interpret your communication as a request for clarity. Please advise if I have misinterpreted your message:

“After reviewing the requests, this is a broad request and will most likely produce a large amount of records. Are you looking for the usage of Remind by an individual, or by a group of individuals?”

Clarification:

AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT

1. I request an electronic copy of all contracts, agreements, written and/or email communications, registrations, message logs, and invoices between the Auburn School District and Remind101 Inc.

AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

2. I request an electronic copy of all contracts, agreements, written and/or email communications, registrations, message logs, and invoices between any employee of the Auburn School District and Remind101 Inc.

THE REMIND APP, SERVERS, AND WEBSITE

3. I request an electronic copy of any and all electronic messages including text and emails sent or received by any Auburn School District employee utilizing the REMIND APP or the Remind Website www.remind.com or any Remind101 Inc. computer servers for the period of time January 2018 – December 2020.

In reference to the REMIND app, servers, and website – I am requesting copies of all electronic messages, emails, attachments and text messages in Auburn School District’s care, custody, control, or possession utilizing REMIND services or referencing REMIND. Auburn School District servers retain copies of REMIND electronic messages and files. I am requesting copies of these electronic messages files in .pdf format for the period of time January 2018 – December 2020.

Thank you.

From: Auburn School District

Good afternoon,

This email is to provide you with an installment of the records you requested on January 23, 2020 and January 27, 2020. Your provided clarification to your request on February 7, 2020.

1. I request an electronic copy of all contracts, agreements, written and/or email communications, registrations, message logs, and invoices between the Auburn School District and Remind101 Inc.

AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

Attached are the documents that you requested for item #1. The first 1,000 emails are included. Please review these email documents and clarify if you would like the remaining 3,684 pages of customer support emails.

2. I request an electronic copy of all contracts, agreements, written and/or email communications, registrations, message logs, and invoices between any employee of the Auburn School District and Remind101 Inc.

THE REMIND APP, SERVERS, AND WEBSITE

There are no response document for item #2 of your request.

3. I request an electronic copy of any and all electronic messages including text and emails sent or received by any Auburn School District employee utilizing the REMIND APP or the Remind Website www.remind.com or any Remind101 Inc. computer servers for the period of time January 2018 – December 2020.

In reference to the REMIND app, servers, and website – I am requesting copies of all electronic messages, emails, attachments and text messages in Auburn School District’s care, custody, control, or possession utilizing REMIND services or referencing REMIND. Auburn School District servers retain copies of REMIND electronic messages and files. I am requesting copies of these electronic messages files in .pdf format for the period of time January 2018 – December 2020.

We need additional time to complete request item #3. We will provide an update or installment for this request in thirty (30) business days from today, March 23, 2020.

Sincerely,

Jon Aarstad
Director of Human Resources
253-931-4900

From: Auburn School District

Hello,

This email is is a follow up to an email that was sent to you on March 23, 2020. We are also providing you an update regarding your remaining request.

On March 23, 2020, you were provided with a partial installment of records related to your request item #1.

1. I request an electronic copy of all contracts, agreements, written and/or email communications, registrations, message logs, and invoices between the Auburn School District and Remind101 Inc. AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

We asked you to review the installment of documents and clarify if you would like the remaining 3,684 pages of customer support emails. As of April 27, 2020, you have not responded to our request.

You also requested:

3. I request an electronic copy of any and all electronic messages including text and emails sent or received by any Auburn School District employee utilizing the REMIND APP or the Remind Website www.remind.com or any Remind101 Inc. computer servers for the period of time January 2018 – December 2020. In reference to the REMIND app, servers, and website – I am requesting copies of all electronic messages, emails, attachments and text messages in Auburn School District’s care, custody, control, or possession utilizing REMIND services or referencing REMIND. Auburn School District servers retain copies of REMIND electronic messages and files. I am requesting copies of these electronic messages files in .pdf format for the period of time January 2018 – December 2020.

From: Concerned Parent

Hello.

"We asked you to review the installment of documents and clarify if you would like the remaining 3,684 pages of customer support emails"

Yes.

From: Auburn School District

Concerned Parent,

Thank you for responding to clarify that you would like the remaining 3,684 pages of customer support emails.

Washington State is currently under a stay-at-home order from Governor Inslee in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Due to the demands of telecommuting, the district estimates that we will provide an update or installment to your request in sixty (60) business days from today, May 7, 2020.

We appreciate your patience during these exceptional circumstances.

Sincerely,

Jon Aarstad
Director of Human Resources
253-931-4900

From: Auburn School District

Hello,

I have requested a new login token and receive an email stating that one has been sent, but when I click the Login now link I receive a message that Your login token has expired. Please send me an update token so I can upload files for this public records request. I am trying to respond to request requests@muckrock.com <requests@muckrock.com>

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Thank you,
Lynda Stoddard
Auburn School District

From: Auburn School District

May 27, 2020

Concerned Parent,

This email is to provide you with an update to your public records request dated January 27, 2020. You requested the following records:

1. I request an electronic copy of all contracts, agreements, written and/or email communications, registrations, message logs, and invoices between the Auburn School District and Remind101 Inc.

Remind101 Inc.
599 3rd Street Suite 301 San Francisco, CA 94107
www.remind.com

2. I request an electronic copy of all contracts, agreements, written and/or email communications, registrations, message logs, and invoices between any employee of the Auburn School District and Remind101 Inc.

3. I request an electronic copy of any and all electronic messages including text and emails sent or received by any Auburn School District employee utilizing the REMIND APP or the Remind Website www.remind.com or any Remind101 Inc. computer servers for the period of time January 2018 – December 2020.

On March 23, you were provided with an installment of the first 1,000 pages of email communications in item #1. You were also informed that there were no response documents for request item #2. The district requested additional time to complete request item #3. Additionally, the district asked you to review the first 1,000 pages of email communications and let us know if you wanted the remaining 3,684 pages.

From: Concerned Parent

Hello. On 05-06-2020 I responded to your inquiry:

Hello.

"We asked you to review the installment of documents and clarify if you would like the remaining 3,684 pages of customer support emails"

Yes.

No responsive records have been received since 3-23-2020. Please advise. Thank you.

From: Auburn School District

Good afternoon,

The district responded on May 27, 2020 with a link to access the remaining documents.

May 27, 2020

Concerned Parent,

This email is to provide you with an update to your public records request dated January 27, 2020. You requested the following records:

1. I request an electronic copy of all contracts, agreements, written and/or email communications, registrations, message logs, and invoices between the Auburn School District and Remind101 Inc.

Remind101 Inc.
599 3rd Street Suite 301 San Francisco, CA 94107
www.remind.com

2. I request an electronic copy of all contracts, agreements, written and/or email communications, registrations, message logs, and invoices between any employee of the Auburn School District and Remind101 Inc.

3. I request an electronic copy of any and all electronic messages including text and emails sent or received by any Auburn School District employee utilizing the REMIND APP or the Remind Website www.remind.com or any Remind101 Inc. computer servers for the period of time January 2018 – December 2020.

On March 23, you were provided with an installment of the first 1,000 pages of email communications in item #1. You were also informed that there were no response documents for request item #2. The district requested additional time to complete request item #3. Additionally, the district asked you to review the first 1,000 pages of email communications and let us know if you wanted the remaining 3,684 pages.

From: Concerned Parent

Mr. Aarstad,

Please see the attached:

Demand Request for all remaining responsive records - exemption logs - correction on communication records 06-07-2020.pdf

Thank you.

  • Demand20Request20for20all20remaining20responsive20records20-20exemption20logs20-20cor.pdf

From: Auburn School District

Dear Concerned Parent,

The district has determined that requesting “All Remind Messages” is not an identifiable record, therefore we are considering this request closed. If you would like to request a review of this decision you may refer to Auburn School District Procedure 4040P<https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fopen%3Fid%3D1q0g-_-8x8bM__8Wuj8NkR1x7R5XMUMDU&data=02%7C01%7Clstoddard%40auburn.wednet.edu%7C030fd2a3f83c4648d88408d81473388a%7C403a0f537a364eaaaec11fb4a260bfe2%7C1%7C0%7C637281832396044822&sdata=ntoJhE2Wrtow5OMp4EB1tuspevt966cxvxMEIWZKUEc%3D&reserved=0>.

The Auburn School District has provided the exemption log as well.

Additionally, if you would like emails from December 2020, you will need to file a new request for those documents after those dates have passed.

Thank you,

Jon Aarstad

Director of Human Resources

253-931-4900

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