Florida Book Challenges: School District of Manatee County
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| Tracking # |
2862 |
| Submitted | June 11, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Adam Steinbaugh
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. A copy of any records generated or received pursuant to any policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials.
2. A copy of any complaints (including informal complaints), and any records generated as a result of the complaints, where the complaint led to a change in status of any book or material in a school library.
3. A copy of any current policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials.
4. A copy of any public records requests received concerning books, library materials, or curricular materials and any records produced in response to the request.
This request is limited to records generated on or after January 1, 2021.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Adam Steinbaugh
From: School District Of Manatee County
Good Afternoon Mr. Steinbaugh -
This email is to serve as confirmation of your request for public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, received by email referenced above and shown below in red.
1. A copy of any records generated or received pursuant to any policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials.
2. A copy of any complaints (including informal complaints), and any records generated as a result of the complaints, where the complaint led to a change in status of any book or material in a school library.
3. A copy of any current policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials.
4. A copy of any public records requests received concerning books, library materials, or curricular materials and any records produced in response to the request.
This request is limited to records generated on or after January 1, 2021.
Please be advised that we will diligently research your request and will notify you within a reasonable amount of time if any costs are involved to complete this task.
Questions may be directed to -
Respectfully,
Kimberly Henley
Public Records Associate
Walter E. Miller School Support Center (SSC)
215 Manatee Avenue West | Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770 x 41225
HenleyK@Manateeschools.net<mailto:HenleyK@Manateeschools.net>
2022 SUMMER HOURS:THE SDMC IS CLOSED FRIDAY(S) 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/15, 7/22
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________________________________
"Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Virtually all written communications to or from School District Personnel are public records available to the public and media upon request. E-mail sent or received on the School District system will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State Law."
From: School District Of Manatee County
Good Afternoon -
The Office of Communications in compliance with Chapter 119 F.S. and in response to the Public Records Request referenced above and shown below in red has determined your request to be "extensive" and will take greater than 30 minutes to fulfil.
1. A copy of any records generated or received pursuant to any policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials.
2. A copy of any complaints (including informal complaints), and any records generated as a result of the complaints, where the complaint led to a change in status of any book or material in a school library.
3. A copy of any current policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials.
4. A copy of any public records requests received concerning books, library materials, or curricular materials and any records produced in response to the request.
This request is limited to records generated on or after January 1, 2021.
FEES FOR INSPECTING AND COPYING PUBLIC RECORDS
1. Inspection of public records Section 119.07(4)(d), F.S., Authorizes the imposition of a special service charge when the nature or volume of public records to be inspected is such as to require extensive use of information technology resources, or extensive clerical or supervisory assistance, or both.
Please find attached an invoice to process your request and instructions on payment. This is an estimate and you will only be charged for the actual amount of time consumed to process.
PRR# 2862 will remain open pending payment. Please note Public Record Requests close within thirty days (30) if the requestor fails to pay the good faith invoice or respond to clarification inquires.
Respectfully,
Kimberly Henley
Public Records Associate
Walter E. Miller School Support Center (SSC)
215 Manatee Avenue West | Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770 x 41225
HenleyK@Manateeschools.net<mailto:HenleyK@Manateeschools.net>
2022 SUMMER HOURS:THE SDMC IS CLOSED FRIDAY(S) 6/24, 7/1, 7/15, 7/22
________________________________
________________________________
"Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Virtually all written communications to or from School District Personnel are public records available to the public and media upon request. E-mail sent or received on the School District system will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State Law."
From: School District Of Manatee County
Good Afternoon –
This email is to serve as confirmation of your request for public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, received by email referenced above and shown below in red.
1) All contracts, memorandums of understanding, data sharing agreements, and statements of work between the district and Curriculum Associates, the provider of i-Ready and Brigance products.
2) Academic year 2021-2022 curriculum plan documents for each grade level describing how i-Ready and Brigance products were to be incorporated in the classroom and/or at home. For example, schedules of which i-Ready assessments, lessons, or benchmarks are required/recommended for each grade.
3) All district policies, guidelines, and manuals describing the use of i-Ready and Brigance products. This should include policies for individual users like teachers about the proper uses of the tools. It should also include school- or district-wide policies, such as guidelines about how i-Ready assessments should be used to assess student or teacher performance, or how Brigance assessment results should be used to direct students toward appropriate programs.
4) All reports, reviews, studies, or annual summary documents prepared by district staff or Curriculum Associates since Jan. 1, 2020 regarding i-Ready and/or Brigance product performance and effectiveness.
Please be advised that we will diligently research your request and will notify you within a reasonable amount of time if any costs are involved to complete this task.
Questions may be directed to –
Kimberly Henley
Public Records Associate
Walter E. Miller School Support Center (SSC)
215 Manatee Avenue West | Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770 x 41225
HenleyK@Manateeschools.net<mailto:HenleyK@Manateeschools.net>
2022 SUMMER HOURS:THE SDMC IS CLOSED FRIDAY(S) 6/24, 7/1, 7/15, 7/22
________________________________
________________________________
“Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Virtually all written communications to or from School District Personnel are public records available to the public and media upon request. E-mail sent or received on the School District system will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State Law.”
From: Adam Steinbaugh
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $65.50 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
MIKE BARBER
215 MANATEE AVENUE WEST
Bradenton, FL 34205
From: School District Of Manatee County
Good Morning -
The Office of Communications and Public Records is in receipt of your request shown below in red.
1. All contracts, memorandums of understanding, data sharing agreements, and statements of work between the district and Curriculum Associates, the provider of i-Ready and Brigance products.
2. Academic year 2021-2022 curriculum plan documents for each grade level describing how i-Ready and Brigance products were to be incorporated in the classroom and/or at home. For example, schedules of which i-Ready assessments, lessons, or benchmarks are required/recommended for each grade.
3. All district policies, guidelines, and manuals describing the use of i-Ready and Brigance products. This should include policies for individual users like teachers about the proper uses of the tools. It should also include school- or district-wide policies, such as guidelines about how i-Ready assessments should be used to assess student or teacher performance, or how Brigance assessment results should be used to direct students toward appropriate programs.
4. All reports, reviews, studies, or annual summary documents prepared by district staff or Curriculum Associates since Jan. 1, 2020 regarding i-Ready and/or Brigance product performance and effectiveness.
With regards to request number one (1) we are seeking clarification. Do you have a date you are in search of for the above referenced contracts?
Respectfully,
Kimberly Henley
Public Records Associate
Walter E. Miller School Support Center (SSC)
215 Manatee Avenue West | Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770 x 41225
HenleyK@Manateeschools.net<mailto:HenleyK@Manateeschools.net>
2022 SUMMER HOURS:THE SDMC IS CLOSED FRIDAY(S) 7/1, 7/4 Holiday, 7/15, 7/22
________________________________
________________________________
"Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Virtually all written communications to or from School District Personnel are public records available to the public and media upon request. E-mail sent or received on the School District system will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State Law."
From: Adam Steinbaugh
Hello Kimberly --
I think there may be a mixup in the requests. I'm not requesting records relating to these entities. My request seeks:
1. A copy of any records generated or received pursuant to any policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials.
2. A copy of any complaints (including informal complaints), and any records generated as a result of the complaints, where the complaint led to a change in status of any book or material in a school library.
3. A copy of any current policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials.
4. A copy of any public records requests received concerning books, library materials, or curricular materials and any records produced in response to the request.
This request is limited to records generated on or after January 1, 2021.
Best,
Adam Steinbaugh
From: School District Of Manatee County
Good Morning Mr. Steinbaugh –
Thank you for your response and I apologize the request for clarification for PRR 2866 should have been sent to another individual with a muckrock email address.
Respectfully,
Kimberly Henley
Communications/Public Records Associate
Walter E. Miller School Support Center (SSC)
215 Manatee Avenue West | Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770 x41225
HenleyK@Manateeschools.net<mailto:HenleyK@Manateeschools.net>
www.manateeschools.net<http://www.manateeschools.net/>
2022 SUMMER HOURS:THE SDMC IS CLOSED FRIDAY(S) 7/1, 7/4 (Holiday), 7/15, 7/22
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From: School District Of Manatee County
Good Morning Mr. Steinbaugh -
This email serves as a courtesy to inform you payment has been received for the above referenced Public Records Request. Per Statute once reviewed and any necessary redactions completed the information will be forthcoming. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.
Respectfully,
Kimberly Henley
Public Records Associate
Walter E. Miller School Support Center (SSC)
215 Manatee Avenue West | Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770 x 41225
HenleyK@Manateeschools.net<mailto:HenleyK@Manateeschools.net>
2022 SUMMER HOURS:THE SDMC IS CLOSED FRIDAY(S) 7/1, 7/4 Holiday, 7/15, 7/22
________________________________
________________________________
"Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Virtually all written communications to or from School District Personnel are public records available to the public and media upon request. E-mail sent or received on the School District system will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State Law."
From: School District Of Manatee County
Good Afternoon Mr. Steinbaugh -
The Office of Communications in compliance with Chapter 119 F.S. and in response to the Public Records Request referenced above and shown below in red has attached to this email documentation pertaining to your request.
1. A copy of any records generated or received pursuant to any policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials. - There are no documents pertaining to the portion of the request.
2. A copy of any complaints (including informal complaints), and any records generated as a result of the complaints, where the complaint led to a change in status of any book or material in a school library. - There are no documents pertaining to this portion of the request.
3. A copy of any current policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials. - Attached.
4. A copy of any public records requests received concerning books, library materials, or curricular materials and any records produced in response to the request. - Attached. Please note: additional information via a shared folder is forthcoming regarding this portion of the request.
This request is limited to records generated on or after January 1, 2021.
Public records request# 2862 remains open.
Respectfully,
Kimberly Henley
Public Records Associate
Walter E. Miller School Support Center (SSC)
215 Manatee Avenue West | Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770 x 41225
HenleyK@Manateeschools.net<mailto:HenleyK@Manateeschools.net>
2022 SUMMER HOURS:THE SDMC IS CLOSED FRIDAY 7/22
________________________________
________________________________
"Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Virtually all written communications to or from School District Personnel are public records available to the public and media upon request. E-mail sent or received on the School District system will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State Law."
From: School District Of Manatee County
Good Morning Mr. Steinbaugh -
The office of Communications and Public Records will be mailing additional information regarding this portion of the request shown below in red highlighted in yellow.
4. A copy of any public records requests received concerning books, library materials, or curricular materials and any records produced in response to the request. - Attached. Please note: additional information via a shared folder is forthcoming regarding this portion of the request.
Please confirm the following address is correct:
MuckRock News
Attention: Adam Steinbaugh
DEPT MR 130034
263 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
Respectfully,
Kimberly Henley
Communications/Public Records Associate
Walter E. Miller School Support Center (SSC)
215 Manatee Avenue West | Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770 x41225
HenleyK@Manateeschools.net<mailto:HenleyK@Manateeschools.net>
www.manateeschools.net<http://www.manateeschools.net/>
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From: Adam Steinbaugh
Hello --
You can send them to:
Adam Steinbaugh
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
510 Walnut Street, Suite 1250
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Thank you!
From: School District Of Manatee County
Good Morning Mr. Steinbaugh –
The additional information requested for Public Records Request# 2862 has been shipped via UPS.
This will complete PRR 2862.
Respectfully,
Kimberly Henley
Communications/Public Records Associate
Walter E. Miller School Support Center (SSC)
215 Manatee Avenue West | Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770 x41225
HenleyK@Manateeschools.net<mailto:HenleyK@Manateeschools.net>
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From: School District Of Manatee County
Good Morning Mr. Steinbaugh – I apologize but the information will actually be sent via certified mail.
Thank you.
Kimberly Henley
Communications/Public Records Associate
Walter E. Miller School Support Center (SSC)
215 Manatee Avenue West | Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 708-8770 x41225
HenleyK@Manateeschools.net<mailto:HenleyK@Manateeschools.net>
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