Book Complaints: Duval County Public Schools
| Submitted | Nov. 18, 2022 |
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From: Emma Rubin
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
Copies of written and electronic complaints and challenges for removal, reclassification, or other reconsideration of instructional and library materials including books, ebooks, and audiobooks from January 1, 2000 (or as early as available) to the present, as well as records, petitions, correspondence, and the outcomes related to these challenges. These complaint forms may be categorized as “Request for reconsideration of materials” or “Request for review of building level recommendation”. These are sometimes referred to as “book challenges.”
As we believe these records will benefit the public interest and inform public understanding of book challenges across the U.S., we request any fees associated with this request be waived. We are planning to make our findings publicly available. If fees cannot be waived, please inform me in advance. Please know that I am a member of the media, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
If possible, I would appreciate the corresponding records shared via email with text documents or clear PDFs. If you cannot reply electronically, please let me know and I can provide a mailing address. If you expect a significant delay in responding to this request, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Emma Rubin
From: Duval County Public Schools
Dear Requestor,
Please see our acknowledgment of your public records request.
Respectfully,
Nichole Battle Thompson
Coordinator, Policy & Compliance
Duval County Public Schools
1701 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32207-8152
Office: (904) 390-2407
Fax: (904) 390-2468
ThompsonN3@duvalschools.org<mailto:ThompsonN3@duvalschools.org>
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This communication may contain privileged and confidential information intended only for the addressee(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Florida has broad public records laws and virtually all written communications are public records unless specifically deemed confidential pursuant to state or federal law.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 18, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Duval County Public Schools
Dear Requestor,
Please see attached to complete your public records request.
Respectfully,
Nichole Battle Thompson
Coordinator, Policy & Compliance
Duval County Public Schools
1701 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32207-8152
Office: (904) 390-2407
Fax: (904) 390-2468
ThompsonN3@duvalschools.org<mailto:ThompsonN3@duvalschools.org>
________________________________
This communication may contain privileged and confidential information intended only for the addressee(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Florida has broad public records laws and virtually all written communications are public records unless specifically deemed confidential pursuant to state or federal law.
From: Emma Rubin
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Emma Rubin
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