Files on Oakland Teachers Strike (California Department of Education)
| Multi Request | Files on Oakland Teachers Strike |
| Submitted | March 7, 2019 |
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Communications
From: Liam Knox
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
A copy of all files, memos, and communications related to the Oakland teachers strikes that took place from February 24-March 3. Specifically, I'd like any emails sent to or from the following elected officials that are responsive to my request:
All sitting members of the Oakland Unified School Board
Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell
Senior Executive Assistant Robin Sasada
Deputy Communications Chief Valerie Goode
Communications Director John Sasaki
Chief Financial Officer Gloria Gamblin
General Counsel Marion McWilliams
I request that I be properly classified as a news media requester. I am an intern for MuckRock, and I am requesting this information in that editorial capacity. MuckRock is widely known for its investigative work as well as historical pieces based on public records requests.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Liam Knox
From: California Department of Education
Good morning Requestor,
Please be advised that emailed requests for general information from the California Department of Education (CDE), pursuant to the California Public Records Act (PRA) (Gov. Code § 6250 et seq.), should be directed to COMMUNICATIONS@cde.ca.gov<mailto:COMMUNICATIONS@cde.ca.gov>. When requesting information specifically maintained by the Nutrition Services Division, the request may be sent to NSDRECORDSREQUEST@cde.ca.gov<mailto:NSDRECORDSREQUEST@cde.ca.gov>, however my direct email should not be used to submit requests.
I have cc'd Communications on this email so that they may appropriately route your request to the correct division.
Thank you.
Turtle Warchild, Analyst
Program Integrity Unit
California Department of Education
Office: 916-319-0458
Fax: 916-327-2753
E-mail: twarchild@cde.ca.gov<mailto:twarchild@cde.ca.gov>
From: California Department of Education
Hi Liam,
Attached, please see a response to your March 11 PRA request.
Regards,
Cynthia Butler
Information Officer
Communications Division
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Communications Main Line: 916-319-0818
Website: cde.ca.gov
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From: Liam Knox
Hi Cynthia,
I would be happy to narrow the search for you--you can just search the emails of the employees I listed in the original request for the keywords "strike" "bargaining" "school closing" and "pay raise" between February 20 and March 5 2019.
Thank you! Looking forward to hearing back.
Best,
Liam
From: California Department of Education
Hi Liam,
Please resend your updated PRA request. I read it yesterday on a device remotely and am now unable to find it on my office computer.
Regards,
Cynthia Butler
Information Officer
Communications Division
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Communications Main Line: 916-319-0818
Website: cde.ca.gov
From: Liam Knox
Hi Cynthia,
Not a problem! My updated request is as follows:
I'd like a copy of any emails sent to or from the following elected officials that include the keywords, ""strike" "bargaining" "school closing" and "pay raise." Please limit your search to between February 20 and March 5 2019. The email addresses I'd like included in your search are for:
All sitting members of the Oakland Unified School Board
Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell
Senior Executive Assistant Robin Sasada
Deputy Communications Chief Valerie Goode
Communications Director John Sasaki
Chief Financial Officer Gloria Gamblin
General Counsel Marion McWilliams
Thank you! Let me know if you need anything else.
Best,
Liam Knox
MuckRock News
From: California Department of Education
Received! Thank you Liam.
Cynthia Butler
Information Officer
Communications Division
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Communications Main Line: 916-319-0818
Website: cde.ca.gov
From: California Department of Education
Hi Liam,
Which persons or persons emails at the CDE are you requesting? Is there a specific individual and or division that you have in mind? I know the date range and the content you are requesting, but who would you like to know at the CDE communicated with the names you listed in your PRA?
Regards,
Cynthia Butler
Sent from my iPhone
From: Liam Knox
Hi Cynthia,
I'd like all emails sent to or from those individuals in that time frame that include those keywords! Nobody in particular.
Thank you!
--Liam
From: California Department of Education
Hi Liam,
We have over 1000 employees. I’ve received this type of request from your organization before and usually there has been a person or division at the CDE included in the request depending on the topic.
Regards,
Cynthia
Sent from my iPhone
From: Liam Knox
I believe I specified the employees in a previous email? My apologies if me referring back to that was unclear. The employees I would like emails from responsive to my request are:
All sitting members of the Oakland Unified School Board
Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell
Senior Executive Assistant Robin Sasada
Deputy Communications Chief Valerie Goode
Communications Director John Sasaki
Chief Financial Officer Gloria Gamblin
General Counsel Marion McWilliams
Let me know if you need further clarification, or if I have misunderstood the source of your confusion.
Thank you!
--Liam
From: California Department of Education
Hi Liam,
None of those people you listed in your request work for the California Department of Education. It sounds like you may actually be seeking information from those who work for the Oakland Unified School District. If so, you need to submit your PRA to the communications office at the district.
Cynthia
Sent from my iPhone
From: Liam Knox
Hi Cynthia,
My apologies for not responding to you sooner! You're absolutely correct though, I mixed up this request with the one I submitted to the Oakland school district.
I would like to alter my request to cover just those emails responsive to the keyword searches I suggested sent to or from employees of the following divisions of the CDE :
Communications
The Executive Office
Fiscal and Administrative Services
Personnel Services
Improvement and Accountability
Thank you!
Best,
Liam
From: California Department of Education
Hi Liam,
Please see the attached response to your PRA request.
Regards,
Cynthia Butler
Information Officer
Communications Division
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Communications Main Line: 916-319-0818
Website: cde.ca.gov
From: California Department of Education
Hi Liam,
Please see the attached response to your PRA request.
Regards,
Cynthia Butler
Information Officer
Communications Division
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Communications Main Line: 916-319-0818
Website: cde.ca.gov
From: Liam Knox
Thank you, Cynthia! Looking forward to receiving the records.
--Liam
From: Liam Knox
Thank you, Cynthia! Looking forward to receiving the records.
--Liam
From: California Department of Education
Hi Liam,
We have a new method of sending documents. I need you to call me so I can provide directions and a password to download the files. My direct line is 916-319-0579.
Regards,
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Cynthia Butler
Public Information Officer, California Department of Education
916-319-0818 | cbutler@cde.ca.gov
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From: California Department of Education
Hi Liam,
Below is the download link to the files.
https://www3.cde.ca.gov/exfiles/downloadurl.aspx?pid=107&dc=fc0acac08de041d7a1
I've attached instructions. Please let me know if you have any issues. 916-319-0579.
Regards,
Cynthia
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Cynthia Butler
Public Information Officer, California Department of Education
916-319-0818 | cbutler@cde.ca.gov
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