Complaints (Chicago Public Schools)

Dear Sakira Ram,
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Dear Sakira:

Thank you for your interest in Chicago Public Schools. Your FOIA request has been received and is being processed. Your FOIA Center reference number for tracking purposes is: N005099-080918
You have requested the following records: Inspector General, Chicago Board Of EducationFOIA OfficeSuite 1120567 West Lake StreetChicago" IL 60661July 30, 2018To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:-Complaints submitted to the Office of the Inspector General for the Chicago Board of Education between September 2017 and July 2018Please provide materials on a rolling basis, as they become available. We request that the requested complaints please be made available to us as soon as possible.Ifyou have any questions, please feel free to clarify via phone at 610-637-7745.The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being madefor commercial purposes.In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advanceof fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available orCD-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,Sarika Ram
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) responds to all public records requests in accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.

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August 10, 2018 Sakira Ram requests@muckrock.com
RE: Chicago Public Schools FOIA Request N005099-080918
Dear Ms. Ram: This letter is in reply to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking the following information: Complaints submitted to the Office of the Inspector General for the Chicago Board of Education between September 2017 and July 2018 RESPONSE : The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) FOIA Department has reviewed your request and determined that, as written, it is categorical in nature in seeking all records regarding one subject matter over an 11 month time frame. Compiling the requested records would result in the search and collection of large quantities of records and place undue burden on the CPS. Pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/3(g), you may narrow your request to more manageable proportions.  If you do not modify or revise your request to more manageable proportions with ten (10) business days, your request will be considered denied. However, please note, even if you choose to narrow, the information you seek is exempt from disclosure pursuant to (5 ILCS 140/7.5 (h)(West 2013 supp.), as amended by Public Act 98-756, effective July 16, 2014), which exempts from disclosure: “[i]nformation the disclosure of which is exempted under the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, and records of any lawfully created  State or local inspector general’s office that would be exempt if created or obtained by an Executive Inspector General’s office.” Section 20-95(b) of the State Officials and Employee Ethics Act (5 ILCS 430/20-95(d))(West 2012)) states that all investigatory files and reports of the Executive Inspector General, other than the monthly reports required under Section 20-85, are confidential, exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, and shall not be divulged to any person or agency, subject to certain exceptions, none of which apply here. In the case of a denial, pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/9.5(a) you may file a Request for Review with the Public Access Counselor (PAC) at: Public Access Counselor; Office of the Attorney General; 500 South 2nd Street; Springfield, IL 62706.  You also have the right to seek judicial review of your denial by filing a lawsuit in the State circuit court; 5 ILCS 140/11. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (773) 553-3500. Thank you for your request. Sincerely, Annie Righi Freedom of Information Act Assistant Chicago Public Schools