Adult Homework (Gilbert)
| Submitted | Oct. 24, 2013 |
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From: Jason Smathers
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs. 39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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 would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
From: Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children. (2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children. (3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you have questions, please contact us here at publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
From: Jason Smathers
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
From: Gilbert Public Schools
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children. (2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children. (3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is .35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions regarding this process, please contact us at publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public records subject to release upon request. This message (including any attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this message from your system.
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From: Jason Smathers
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an attachment instead of mailing them?
From: PublicInformation
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
From: Jason Smathers
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect the records.
From: Jason Smathers
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect the records.
From: Nicole Richardson
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests. We've had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all requests have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public records subject to release upon request. This message (including any attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this message from your system.
From: PublicInformation
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions regarding
this process, please contact us at publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
From: Jason Smathers
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
From: PublicInformation
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
Vickie Savory is no longer with Community Relations and I am checking
Public Information requests to ensure we have responded to those that
were open.
Will you please let me know if you are still awaiting this information?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/21/2013
1:58 PM >>>
November 21, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions regarding
this process, please contact us at publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the ch
ildren.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
From: PublicInformation
Good Afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I have the file ready to send you. Could you please give me the check
number so that I can check to see that we have received it?
I can send you the files electronically. Once I have the check number
and have the check confirmed with business services, I will scan the
document and send it to you.
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/4/2013 9:38
AM >>>
December 4, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immedi
ately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might
be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests. We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions regarding
this process, please contact us at publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipien
t, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRoc
k News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
From: Jason Smathers
Hello,
We've sent another check by mail. Please confirm receipt when it arrives.
Best,
Shawn
From: PublicInformation
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
Thank you for sending another check. I will notify you as soon as we
receive it. Please let me know at that time how you would like to
receive the files.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Best,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/9/2013
10:25 AM >>>
December 9, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Hello,
We've sent another check by mail. Please confirm receipt when it
arrives.
Best,
Shawn
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good Afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I have the file ready to send you. Could you please give me the check
number so that I can check to see that we have received it?
I can send you the files electronically. Once I have the check number
and have the check confirmed with business services, I will scan the
document and send it to you.
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/4/2013
9:38
AM >>>
December 4, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your ap
proval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immedi
ately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charge
s in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might
be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston
, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipien
t, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be g
rateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRoc
k News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
Vickie Savory is no longer with Community Relations and I am checking
Public Information requests to ensure we have responded to those that
were open.
Will you please let me know if you are still awaiting this
information?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/21/2013
1:58 PM >>>
November 21, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the ch
ildren.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Fil
ed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
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---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information i
ntended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
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---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as
well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests. We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions regarding
this process, please contact us at publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE
NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
From: Jason Smathers
Can you please check to see if you have received the second check? electronic copies of the files are best and I prefer they are delivered online somehow (email attachment, dropbox, other file sharing means...)
Thanks!
-Jason
From: PublicInformation
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
We received your check and the documents have been placed in the mail
to the following address:
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We have filled your public information request with the exception of
(2) and (4). (2) Worksheets submitted by children: Student work is not
subject to public request. (4) Official reprimands or other
disciplinary actions are part of a teachers evaluation instrument and
are exempt from public request under Arizona law.
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please
include the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received
thehomework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us, assembled
the records in 45 photocopied pages, and mailed them to the address you
provided.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/17/2013
09:15 AM >>>
December 17, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you please check to see if you have received the second check?
electronic copies of the files are best and I prefer they are delivered
online somehow (email attachment, dropbox, other file sharing means...)
Thanks!
-Jason
---
On Dec. 9, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
Thank you for sending another check. I will notify you as soon as we
receive it. Please let me know at that time how you would like to
receive the files.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Best,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/9/2013
10:25 AM >>>
December 9, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Hello,
We've sent another check by mail. Please confirm receipt when it
arrives.
Best,
Shawn
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good Afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I have the file ready to send you. Could you please give me the check
number so that I can check to see that we have received it?
I can send you the files electronically. Once I have the check number
and have the check confirmed with business services, I will scan the
document and send it to you.
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/4/2013
9:38
AM >>>
December 4, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S
. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your ap
proval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immedi
ately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents o
f the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charge
s in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might
be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please noti
fy the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston
, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
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t, please notify the sender
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On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the
teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be g
rateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRoc
k News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
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---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
Vickie Savory is no longer with Community Relations and I am checking
Public Information requests to ensure we have responded to those that
were open.
Will you please let me know if you are still awaiting this
information?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/21/2013
1:58 PM >>>
November 21, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the ch
ildren.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Si
ncerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Fil
ed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information i
ntended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497
-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as
well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the bes
t,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140
So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE
NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 9, 2013:
Hello,
We've sent another check by mail. Please confirm receipt when it
arrives.
Best,
Shawn
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good Afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I have the file ready to send you. Could you please give me the check
number so that I can check to see that we have received it?
I can send you the files electronically. Once I have the check number
and have the check confirmed with business services, I will scan the
document and send it to you.
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/4/2013
9:38
AM >>>
December 4, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert P
ublic Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
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ately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
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On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails betw
een the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might
be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
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---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipien
t, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result
of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRoc
k News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
Vickie Savory is no longer with Community Relations and I am checking
Public Information requests to ensure we have responded to those that
were open.
Will you please let me know if you are still awaiting this
information?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/21/2013
1:58 PM >>>
November 21, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the ch
ildren.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact
us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the b
est,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140
So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
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requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
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---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests. We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
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---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back t
o you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions regarding
this process, please contact us at publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
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---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
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records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
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immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
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From: Gilbert Public Schools
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
From: Jason Smathers
You said that "official reprimands or other disciplinary actions are part of a teachers evaluation instrument and are exempt from public request under Arizona law."
I would like for you to reconsider the withholding of these records. I understand A.R.S. 15-537(I) exempts "the evaluation report and performance classification of a certificated teacher retained by the governing board and the department of education." However, I do not believe this is meant to exempt disciplinary action such as that would arise from teaching inappropriate content to their class. Rather, this exemption is for the specific regular evaluation reports that are routinely created instead of records created in response to a specific incident.
Further, A.R.S. 39-128 specifically requires records "of disciplinary actions, including the employee responses to all disciplinary actions" to be "open to inspection and copying."
Finally, I would like you to determine if a proper search was completed. Considering this issue was the subject of national news, I would expect more records to have been generated. For instance, it is implausible that no records exist of communication between the press and the school or district. My request was for "All records concerning a homework assignment..." My list of five items were a list of examples of records I expected to find, but I was not limiting my request by providing that list.
Best Regards,
Jason Smathers
From: PublicInformation
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
We received your request for additional information. I will have more
information for you shortly.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 1/15/2014
09:38 PM >>>
January 15, 2014
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
You said that "official reprimands or other disciplinary actions are
part of a teachers evaluation instrument and are exempt from public
request under Arizona law."
I would like for you to reconsider the withholding of these records. I
understand A.R.S. 15-537(I) exempts "the evaluation report and
performance classification of a certificated teacher retained by the
governing board and the department of education." However, I do not
believe this is meant to exempt disciplinary action such as that would
arise from teaching inappropriate content to their class. Rather, this
exemption is for the specific regular evaluation reports that are
routinely created instead of records created in response to a specific
incident.
Further, A.R.S. 39-128 specifically requires records "of disciplinary
actions, including the employee responses to all disciplinary actions"
to be "open to inspection and copying."
Finally, I would like you to determine if a proper search was
completed. Considering this issue was the subject of national news, I
would expect more records to have been generated. For instance, it is
implausible that no records exist of communication between the press and
the school or district. My request was for "All records concerning a
homework assignment..." My list of five items were a list of examples of
records I expected to find, but I was not limiting my request by
providing that list.
Best Regards,
Jason Smathers
---
On Dec. 18, 2013:
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
---
On Dec. 17, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
We received your check and the documents have been placed in the mail
to the following address:
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We have filled your public information request with the exception of
(2) and (4). (2) Worksheets submitted by children: Student work is
not
subject to public request. (4) Official reprimands or other
disciplinary actions are part of a teachers evaluation instrument and
are exempt from public request under Arizona law.
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please
include the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received
thehomework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us, assembled
the records in 45 photocopied pages, and mailed them to the address
you
provided.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/17/2013
09:15 AM >>>
December 17, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you please check to see if you have received the second check?
electronic copies of the files are best and I prefer
they are
delivered
online somehow (email attachment, dropbox, other file sharing
means...)
Thanks!
-Jason
---
On Dec. 9, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
Thank you for sending another check. I will notify you as soon as we
receive it. Please let me know at that time how you would like to
receive the files.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Best,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/9/2013
10:25 AM >>>
December 9, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Hello,
We've sent another check by mail. Please confirm receipt when it
arrives.
Best,
Shawn
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good Afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I have the file ready to send you. Could you please give me the check
number so that I can check to see that we have received it?
I can send you the files electronically. Once I have the check number
and have the check confirmed with business services, I will scan the
document and send it to you.
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/4/2013
9:38
AM >>>
December 4, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S
. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smath
ers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your ap
proval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immedi
ately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents o
f the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees can
not be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charge
s in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might
be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please noti
fy the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you
would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston
, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipien
t, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the
teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be g
rateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRoc
k News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
Vickie Savory is no longer with Community Relations and I am checking
Public Information requests to ensure we have responded to those that
were open.
Will you please let me know if you are still awaiting this
information?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/21/2013
1:58 PM >>>
November 21, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistan
t to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
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---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the ch
ildren.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Si
ncerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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 cooperati
on in this matter.
I
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Fil
ed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entit
ies may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information i
ntended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497
-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses
, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as
well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the bes
t,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140
So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): 8654-2
requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE
NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 9, 2013:
Hello,
We've sent another check by mail. Please confirm receipt when it
arrives.
Best,
Shawn
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good Afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I have the file ready to send you. Could you please give me the check
number so that I can check to see that we have received it?
I can send you the files electronically. Once I have the check number
and have the check confirmed with business services, I will scan the
document and send it to you.
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/4/2013
9:38
AM >>>
December 4, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert P
ublic Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a d
ifferent address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immedi
ately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails betw
een the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of
news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might
be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
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records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
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---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
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and
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sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
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---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents
to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
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and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipien
t, please notify the sender
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---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result
of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRoc
k News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
Vickie Savory is no longer with Community Relations and I am checking
Public Information requests to ensure we have responded to those that
were open.
Will you please let me know if you are still awaiting this
information?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/21/2013
1:58 PM >>>
November 21, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
--------
---------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the ch
ildren.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact
us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. I would prefer the
request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or
CD-RO
M if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
I
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the b
est,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140
So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred):
requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back t
o you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert
, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smat
hers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 17, 2013:
Can you please check to see if you have received the second check?
electronic copies of the files are best and I prefer they are delivered
online somehow (email attachment, dropbox, other file sharing means...)
Thanks!
-Jason
---
On Dec. 9, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
Thank you for sending another check. I will notify you as soon as we
receive it. Please let me know at that time how you would like to
receive the files.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Best,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/9/2013
10:25 AM >>>
December 9, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Hello,
We've sent another check by mail. Please confirm receipt when it
arrives.
Best,
Shawn
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good Afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I have the file ready to send you. Could you please give me the check
number so that I can check to see that we have received it?
I can send you the files electronically. Once I have the check number
and have the check confirmed with business services, I will scan the
document and send it to you.
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/4/2013
9:38
AM >>>
December 4, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of t
he worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your ap
proval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immedi
ately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the workshe
et sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charge
s in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might
be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed.
Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston
, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipien
t, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please inc
lude the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be g
rateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRoc
k News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
Vickie Savory is no longer with Community Relations and I am checking
Public Information requests to ensure we have responded to those that
were open.
Will you please let me know if you are still awaiting this
information?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/21/2013
1:58 PM >>>
November 21, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
off
icial reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the ch
ildren.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimand
s or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Fil
ed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
W
e have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
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On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that
, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as
well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
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---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
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and
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---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the paren
ts of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the childre
n who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE
NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 9, 2013:
Hello,
We've sent another check by mail. Please confirm receipt when it
arrives.
Best,
Shawn
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good Afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I have the file ready to send you. Could you please give me the check
number so that I can check to see that we have received it?
I can send you the files electronically. Once I have the check number
and have the check confirmed with business services, I will scan the
document and send it to you.
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/4/2013
9:38
AM >>>
December 4, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under t
he bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immedi
ately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Ple
ase include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might
be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
whe
re
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipien
t, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman fin
ds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRoc
k News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
Vickie Savory is no longer with Community Relations and I am checking
Public Information requests to ensure we have responded to those that
were open.
Will you please let me know if you are still awaiting this
information?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/21/2013
1:58 PM >>>
November 21, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have disc
ussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
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and
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---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the ch
ildren.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official repriman
From: PublicInformation
Dear Mr. Smathers,
In response to your follow up request dated, January 15, 2014, I am attaching a letter that was in Mrs. Wamsley's file. This completes this section of the request.
You also asked in your original request, for all records concerning a homework assignment. In response, schools do not keep homework assignments as part of their records and therefore there are no records or copies to produce.
As far as your request for media correspondence and communication records in relation to this matter, again, records that you are requesting do not exist and there is no record of any correspondence.
At this time, this completes the FOIA request as given. Please let me know if there is anything else we can help you with.
Sincerely,
Holly Torska
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From: Jason Smathers
Thank you.
-Jason
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 24, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: PublicInformation
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
On January 27, 2014 I sent you the following email that completed your
Freedom of Information Request. If you are looking for something that
was not included, please send a specific request of what you are looking
for.
Sincerely,
On Jan. 27, 2014:
Dear Mr. Smathers,
In response to your follow up request dated, January 15, 2014, I am
attaching a letter that was in Mrs. Wamsley's file. This completes this
section of the request.
You also asked in your original request, for all records concerning a
homework assignment. In response, schools do not keep homework
assignments as part of their records and therefore there are no records
or copies to produce.
As far as your request for media correspondence and communication
records in relation to this matter, again, records that you are
requesting do not exist and there is no record of any correspondence.
At this time, this completes the FOIA request as given. Please let me
know if there is anything else we can help you with.
Sincerely,
Holly Torska
Holly Torska
Community Relations
480-497-3364
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 2/12/2014 3:00
AM >>>
February 12, 2014
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 24, 2013. Please let me
know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
---
On Jan. 28, 2014:
Thank you.
-Jason
---
On Jan. 27, 2014:
Dear Mr. Smathers,
In response to your follow up request dated, January 15, 2014, I am
attaching a letter that was in Mrs. Wamsley's file. This completes this
section of the request.
You also asked in your original request, for all records concerning a
homework assignment. In response, schools do not keep homework
assignments as part of their records and therefore there are no records
or copies to produce.
As far as your request for media correspondence and communication
records in relation to this matter, again, records that you are
requesting do not exist and there is no record of any correspondence.
At this time, this completes the FOIA request as given. Please let me
know if there is anything else we can help you with.
Sincerely,
Holly Torska
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records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Jan. 21, 2014:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
We received your request for additional information. I will have more
information for you shortly.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 1/15/2014
09:38 PM >>>
January 15, 2014
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
You said that "official reprimands or other disciplinary actions are
part of a teachers evaluation instrument and are exempt from public
request under Arizona law."
I would like for you to reconsider the withholding of these records. I
understand A.R.S. 15-537(I) exempts "the evaluation report and
performance classification of a certificated teacher retained by the
governing board and the department of education." However, I do not
believe this is meant to exempt disciplinary action such as that would
arise from teaching inappropriate content to their class. Rather, this
exemption is for the specif
ic regular evaluation reports that are
routinely created instead of records created in response to a specific
incident.
Further, A.R.S. 39-128 specifically requires records "of disciplinary
actions, including the employee responses to all disciplinary actions"
to be "open to inspection and copying."
Finally, I would like you to determine if a proper search was
completed. Considering this issue was the subject of national news, I
would expect more records to have been generated. For instance, it is
implausible that no records exist of communication between the press
and
the school or district. My request was for "All records concerning a
homework assignment..." My list of five items were a list of examples
of
records I expected to find, but I was not limiting my request by
providing that list.
Best Regards,
Jason Smathers
---
On Dec. 18, 2013:
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
---
On Dec. 17, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
We received your check and the documents have been placed in the mail
to the following address:
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We have filled your public information request with the exception of
(2) and (4). (2) Worksheets submitted by children: Student work is
not
subject to public request. (4) Official reprimands or other
disciplinary actions are part of a teachers evaluation instrument and
are exempt from public request under Arizona law.
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please
include the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received
thehomework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us, assembled
the records in 45 photocopied pages, and mailed them to the address
you
provided.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/17/2013
09:15 AM >>>
December 17, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you please check to see if you have received the second check?
electronic copies of the files are best and I prefer
they are
delivered
online somehow (email attachment, dropbox, other file sharing
means...)
Thanks!
-Jason
---
On Dec. 9, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
Thank you for sending another check. I will notify you as soon as we
receive it. Please let me know at that time how you would like to
receive the files.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Best,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/9/2013
10:25 AM >>>
December 9, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Hello,
We've sent another check by mail. Please confirm receipt when it
arrives.
Best,
Shawn
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good Afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I have the file ready to send you. Could you please give me the check
number so that I can check to see that we have received it?
I can send you the files electronically. Once I have the check number
and have the check confirmed with busin
ess services, I will scan the
document and send it to you.
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/4/2013
9:38
AM >>>
December 4, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S
. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smath
ers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your ap
proval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immedi
ately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24,
2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents o
f the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees can
not be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charge
s in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might
be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the inten
ded recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
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records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please noti
fy the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you
would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston
, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipien
t, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Than
k you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the
teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be g
rateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRoc
k News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a
specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
Vickie Savory is no longer with Community Relations and I am checking
Public Information requests to ensure we have responded to those that
were open.
Will you please let me know if you are still awaiting this
information?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/21/2013
1:58 PM >>>
November 21, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistan
t to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
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On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman
finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the ch
ildren.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Si
ncerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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 cooperati
on in this matter.
I
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Fil
ed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
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sender
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---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will
be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entit
ies may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information i
ntended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3)
All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497
-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses
, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as
well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
ww
w.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
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---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the bes
t,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all
the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140
So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): 8654-2
requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE
NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 9, 2013:
Hello,
We've sent another check by mail. Please confirm receipt when it
arrives.
Best,
Shawn
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good Afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I have the file ready to send you. Could you please give me the check
number so that I can check to see that we have received it?
I can send you
the files electronically. Once I have the check number
and have the check confirmed with business services, I will scan the
document and send it to you.
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/4/2013
9:38
AM >>>
December 4, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert P
ublic Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a d
ifferent address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immedi
ately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an es
timated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails betw
een the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of
news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
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MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
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On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
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On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents
to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
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t, please notify the sender
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---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my
records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result
of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRoc
k News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon r
equest. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
Vickie Savory is no longer with Community Relations and I am checking
Public Information requests to ensure we have responded to those that
were open.
Will you please let me know if you are still awaiting this
information?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/21/2013
1:58 PM >>>
November 21, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
--------
---------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the ch
ildren.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact
us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. I would prefer the
request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or
CD-RO
M if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
I
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec.
3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the b
est,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140
So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred):
requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Tha
nk you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back t
o you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert
, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following recor
ds: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smat
hers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
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and
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sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
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---
On Dec. 17, 2013:
Can you please check to see if you have received the second check?
electronic copies of the files are best and I prefer they are
delivered
online somehow (email attachment, dropbox, other file sharing
means...)
Thanks!
-Jason
---
On Dec. 9, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
Thank you for sending another check. I will notify you as soon as we
receive it. Please let me know at that time how you would like to
receive the files.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Best,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/9/2013
10:25 AM >>>
December 9, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Hello,
We've sent another check by mail. Please confirm receipt when it
arrives.
Best,
Shawn
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good Afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I have the file ready to send you. Could you please give me the check
number so that I can check to see that we have received it?
I can send you the files electronically. Once I have the check number
and have the check confirmed with business services, I will scan the
document and send it to you.
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/4/2013
9:38
AM >>>
December 4, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of t
he worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your ap
proval. If
you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
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and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immedi
ately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
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On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the workshe
et sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charge
s in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might
be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
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attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed.
Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston
, M
A 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipien
t, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please inc
lude the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be g
rateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRoc
k News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
Vickie Savory is no longer with Community Relations and I am checking
Public Information requests to ensure we have responded to those that
were open.
Will you please let me know if you are still awaiting this
information?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/21/2013
1:58 PM >>>
November 21, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
off
icial reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the ch
ildren.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimand
s or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Fil
ed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
W
e have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains infor
mation i
ntended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that
, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the ne
w address as
well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
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records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
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and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
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---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
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and
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---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the paren
ts of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. T
his message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the childre
n who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO
Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE
NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 9, 2013:
Hello,
We've sent another check by mail. Please confirm receipt when it
arrives.
Best,
Shawn
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good Afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I have the file ready to send you. Could you please give me the check
number so that I can check to see that we have received it?
I can send you the files electronically. Once I have the check number
and have the check confirmed with business services, I will scan the
document and send it to you.
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/4/2013
9:38
AM >>>
December 4, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under t
he bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO
Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immedi
ately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Ple
ase include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in
fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might
be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
whe
re
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipien
t, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman fin
ds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the eve
nt that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRoc
k News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
Vickie Savory is no longer with Community Relations and I am checking
Public Information requests to ensure we have responded to those that
were open.
Will you please let me know if you are still awaiting this
information?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/21/2013
1:58 PM >>>
November 21, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del
From: PublicInformation
Dear Mr. Smathers,
I am sorry that you did not receive this when it was sent. It was
kicked back to me in the email this morning when I arrived. I'm hoping
that this will go through and you will receive it shortly.
Holly Torska
Community Relations
480-497-3364
>>> PublicInformation 2/12/2014 3:48 PM >>>
Good afternoon, Mr. Smathers,
On January 27, 2014, I sent you the following email that completed your
Freedom of Information Request. If you are looking for something that
was not included, please send a specific request of what you are looking
for.
Sincerely,
Holly Torska
Community Relations
480-497-3364
On Jan. 27, 2014:
Dear Mr. Smathers,
In response to your follow up request dated, January 15, 2014, I am
attaching a letter that was in Mrs. Wamsley's file. This completes this
section of the request.
You also asked in your original request, for all records concerning a
homework assignment. In response, schools do not keep homework
assignments as part of their records and therefore there are no records
or copies to produce.
As far as your request for media correspondence and communication
records in relation to this matter, again, records that you are
requesting do not exist and there is no record of any correspondence.
At this time, this completes the FOIA request as given. Please let me
know if there is anything else we can help you with.
Sincerely,
Holly Torska
Holly Torska
Community Relations
480-497-3364
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 2/12/2014 3:00
AM >>>
February 12, 2014
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 24, 2013. Please let me
know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
---
On Jan. 28, 2014:
Thank you.
-Jason
---
On Jan. 27, 2014:
Dear Mr. Smathers,
In response to your follow up request dated, January 15, 2014, I am
attaching a letter that was in Mrs. Wamsley's file. This completes this
section of the request.
You also asked in your original request, for all records concerning a
homework assignment. In response, schools do not keep homework
assignments as part of their records and therefore there are no records
or copies to produce.
As far as your request for media correspondence and communication
records in relation to this matter, again, records that you are
requesting do not exist and there is no record of any correspondence.
At this time, this completes the FOIA request as given. Please let me
know if there is anything else we can help you with.
Sincerely,
Holly Torska
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records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
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---
On Jan. 21, 2014:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
We received your request for additional information. I will have more
information for you shortly.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 1/15/2014
09:38 PM >>>
January 15, 2014
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
You said that "official reprimands or other disciplinary actions are
part of a teachers evaluation instrument and are exempt from public
request under Arizona law."
I would like for you to reconsider the withholding of these records. I
u
nderstand A.R.S. 15-537(I) exempts "the evaluation report and
performance classification of a certificated teacher retained by the
governing board and the department of education." However, I do not
believe this is meant to exempt disciplinary action such as that would
arise from teaching inappropriate content to their class. Rather, this
exemption is for the specific regular evaluation reports that are
routinely created instead of records created in response to a specific
incident.
Further, A.R.S. 39-128 specifically requires records "of disciplinary
actions, including the employee responses to all disciplinary actions"
to be "open to inspection and copying."
Finally, I would like you to determine if a proper search was
completed. Considering this issue was the subject of national news, I
would expect more records to have been generated. For instance, it is
implausible that no records exist of communication between the press
and
the school or district. My request was for "All records concerning a
homework assignment..." My list of five items were a list of examples
of
records I expected to find, but I was not limiting my request by
providing that list.
Best Regards,
Jason Smathers
---
On Dec. 18, 2013:
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
---
On Dec. 17, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
We received your check and the documents have been placed in the mail
to the following address:
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We have filled your public information request with the exception of
(2) and (4). (2) Worksheets submitted by children: Student work is
not
subject to public request. (4) Official reprimands or other
disciplinary actions are part of a teachers evaluation instrument and
are exempt from public request under Arizona law.
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please
include the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received
thehomework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us, assembled
the records in 45 photocopied pages, and mailed them to the address
you
provided.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/17/2013
09:15 AM >>>
December 17, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you please check to see if you have received the second check?
electronic copies of the files are best and I prefer
they are
delivered
online somehow (email attachment, dropbox, other file sharing
means...)
Thanks!
-Jason
---
On Dec. 9, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
Thank you for sending another check. I will notify you as soon as we
receive it. Please let me know at that time how you would like to
receive the files.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Best,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/9/2013
10:25 AM >>>
December 9, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Hello,
We've sent another check b
y mail. Please confirm receipt when it
arrives.
Best,
Shawn
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good Afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I have the file ready to send you. Could you please give me the check
number so that I can check to see that we have received it?
I can send you the files electronically. Once I have the check number
and have the check confirmed with business services, I will scan the
document and send it to you.
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/4/2013
9:38
AM >>>
December 4, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S
. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smath
ers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your ap
proval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
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t the intended recipient, please notify the
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On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents o
f the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees can
not be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charge
s in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., wi
th the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might
be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
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records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
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fy the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you
would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston
, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information in
tended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipien
t, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the
teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be g
rateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new addre
ss as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRoc
k News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
Vickie Savory is no longer with Community Relations and I am checking
Public Information requests to ensure we have responded to those that
were open.
Will you please let me know if you are still awaiting this
information?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/21/2013
1:58 PM >>>
November 21, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistan
t to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you v
ery much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the ch
ildren.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Si
ncerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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 cooperati
on in this matter.
I
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Fil
ed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a speci
fic individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
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---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
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ies may be public
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ntended for a specific individual
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sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
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---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grad
e
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497
-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses
, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as
well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the bes
t,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All
records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140
So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): 8654-2
requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE
NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete thi
s
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 9, 2013:
Hello,
We've sent another check by mail. Please confirm receipt when it
arrives.
Best,
Shawn
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good Afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I have the file ready to send you. Could you please give me the check
number so that I can check to see that we have received it?
I can send you the files electronically. Once I have the check number
and have the check confirmed with business services, I will scan the
document and send it to you.
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/4/2013
9:38
AM >>>
December 4, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert P
ublic Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a d
ifferent address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
at
tachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immedi
ately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails betw
een the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of
news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-
5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might
be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents
to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject t
o release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipien
t, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result
of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRoc
k News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
Vickie Savory is no longer with Community Relations and I am checking
Public Information requests to ensure we have responded to those that
were open.
Will you please let me know if you are still awaiting this
information?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/21/2013
1:58 PM >>>
November 21, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
--------
---------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request
. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the ch
ildren.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact
us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. I would prefer the
request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or
CD-RO
M if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
I
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This
message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the b
est,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received t
oday by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140
So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred):
requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telepho
ne and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back t
o you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert
, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smat
hers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 17, 2013:
Can you please check to see if you have received the second check?
electronic copies of the files are best and I prefer they are
delivered
online somehow (email attachment, dropbox, other file sharing
means...)
Thanks!
-Jason
---
On Dec. 9, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
Thank you for sending another check. I will notify you as soon as we
receive it. Please let me know at that time how you would like to
receive the files.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Best,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/9/2013
10:25 AM >>>
December 9, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Hello,
We've sent another check by mail. Please confirm receipt when it
arrives.
Best,
Shawn
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good Afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I have the file ready to send you. Could you please give me the check
number so that I can check to see that we have received it?
I can send you the files electronically. Once I have the check number
and have the check confirmed with business services, I will scan the
document and send it to you.
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/4/2013
9:38
AM >>>
December 4, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of t
he worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35
each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your ap
proval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
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and
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ately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
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---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the workshe
et sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available t
o the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charge
s in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might
be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
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and
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sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed.
Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the re
cords in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston
, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipien
t, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please inc
lude the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public int
erest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be g
rateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRoc
k News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
Vickie Savory is no longer with Community Relations and I am checking
Public Information requests to ensure we have responded to those that
were open.
Will you please let me know if you are still awaiting this
information?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/21/2013
1:58 PM >>>
November 21, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
off
icial reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-581
9
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the ch
ildren.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimand
s or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful i
f you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Fil
ed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
W
e have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information i
ntended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that
, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. I would prefer the
request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or
CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in a
dvance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
I
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as
well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
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On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the paren
ts of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerel
y,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
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On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the childre
n who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. I would prefer the
request filled electronically, by e-mail attac
hment if available or
CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
I
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE
NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
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records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
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On Dec. 9, 2013:
Hello,
We've sent another check by mail. Please confirm receipt when it
arrives.
Best,
Shawn
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good Afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I have the file ready to send you. Could you please give me the check
number so that I can check to see that we have received it?
I can send you the files electronically. Once I have the check number
and have the check confirmed with business services, I will scan the
document and send it to you.
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 12/4/2013
9:38
AM >>>
December 4, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
I mailed payment, but have not received the records yet.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
I am checking your files and will be able to confirm the receipt of
payment shortly.
Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
Best to you,
Nicole Richardson
GPS Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/25/2013
8:29 PM >>>
November 25, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under t
he bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We have gathered all of the documentation available to us and
have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immedi
ately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Ple
ase include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
reques
t is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
requests might
be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 3, 2013:
Good morning Mr. Smathers,
I am following up on all recent Freedom of Information Requests.
We've
had associates on sick leave and we would like to make sure all
requests
have been taken care of.
Will you either call or write to let me know if your request has been
fulfilled?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Gilbert Public Schools
Community Relations
www.gilbertschools.net
Phone: 480.497.3380
Fax: 480.507.1320
Like Us on www.facebook.com/gilbertpublicschools
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 25, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 21, 2013:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Vickie
>>>
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Payment is on its way. Can you please email the documents as an
attachment instead of mailing them?
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Good morning, Mr. Smathers,
Pursuant to your October 24, 2013 request for public information:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
whe
re
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We hav
e gathered all of the documentation available to us and have
assembled the records in 45 photocopied pages. The charge per page is
.35 each. We are attaching our Invoice for these copies, and once
payment is received in our office, we will mail the documents to your
address as shown below, unless there is a different address you would
like the records mailed to.
Mr. Jason Smathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
We trust this meets with your approval. If you have questions
regarding
this process, please contact us at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie Savory
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipien
t, please notify the sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Nov. 3, 2013:
Vickie,
I'd like to check the status of my records request. Please let me know
if you have an estimated date of completion.
Thank you very much.
Blessings,
Jason
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
Dear Mr. Smathers:
In response to your request for information received today by FAX:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman finds another woman's hair clip under the bed. Please include
the following records: (1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the
children.
(2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
(3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework
and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher. (4) A copy of any
official reprimands or other disciplinary actions taken as a result of
this assignment. (5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who
assigned the homework and the parents of the children who received the
homework.
We will immediately begin to request these records and will send
another email soon to let you know how long we anticipate it will
require for us to obtain this information. In the meantime, if you
have
questions, please contact us here at
publicinformation@gilbertschools.net
Sincerely,
Vickie
-----------------------------------
Vickie Savory, Administrative Assistant to
Dianne Bowers, Director
Community Relations
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
140 So. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480/497-3364
FAX: 480/507-1320
---
On Oct. 24, 2013:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. Secs.
39-121 to 39-122 and 39-128, I hereby request the following records:
All records concerning a homework assignment given to 4th grade
students at the Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert, AZ where
the
student was expected to explain what was happening in a situation
where
a woman fin
ds another woman’s hair clip under the bed.
Please include the following records:
1) A copy of the worksheet sent to the children.
2) A copy of all the completed worksheets submitted by the children.
3) All communication between the teacher who assigned the homework and
the principal of the school, the school district, or any other
authority
who may have discussed the matter with the teacher.
4) A copy of any official reprimands or other disciplinary actions
taken as a result of this assignment.
5) A copy of the emails between the teacher who assigned the homework
and the parents of the children who received the homework.
I also request that, if
appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be
made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of
the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and
not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I agree to up to $20 in fees
and would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in
advance of fulfilling my request if it exceeds $20. 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
would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Jason Smathers
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 8654
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRoc
k News)
requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
Under Arizona Law, email to and from public entities may be public
records subject to release upon request. This message (including any
attachments) contains information intended for a specific individual
and
purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the
sender
immediately by either reply email or by telephone and delete this
message from your system.
---
On Dec. 4, 2013:
Good afternoon Mr. Smathers,
Vickie Savory is no longer with Community Relations and I am checking
Public Information requests to ensure we have responded to those that
were open.
Will you please let me know if you are still awaiting this
information?
Thank you,
Nicole Richardson
Community Relations
>>> Jason Smathers <requests@muckrock.com> 11/21/2013
1:58 PM >>>
November 21, 2013
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools
District Offices
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Can you confirm receipt of payment? Please let me know when to expect
the records.
---
On Nov. 7, 2013:
Mr. Smathers,
I will check on whether we can email the documents as an attachment
instead of sending them to you by mail and get back to you as quickly
as
possible.
All the best,
Files
pages