Florida Book Challenges: Seminole County Public Schools
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| Submitted | June 11, 2022 |
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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: Seminole County Public Schools
Good morning, we have received your public records request. If fees apply, you will be advised as soon as possible regarding the estimated costs. Payment will be due in advance by cash, check, or money order made payable to Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) .
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely, Carolyn
Carolyn Bedsole
I.S. Project Manager / Records Management Services
Seminole County Public Schools
Information Services Department
400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, Florida 32773
Phone: (407) 320-0466
Fax: (407) 320-0469
carolyn_bedsole@scps.k12.fl.us<mailto:carolyn_bedsole@scps.k12.fl.us>
[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: Seminole County Public Schools
Mr. Steinbaugh,
1. A copy of any records generated or received pursuant to any policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials. Please specify keywords or specific documents.
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. To my knowledge, we have not had a complaint that has resulted in the change of a status of a book or material in a school library to this date.
3. A copy of any current policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials. Please see 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. I’m processing this portion of your request now and will respond soon.
Sincerely, Carolyn
Carolyn Bedsole
I.S. Project Manager / Records Management Services
Seminole County Public Schools
Information Services Department
400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, Florida 32773
Phone: (407) 320-0466
Fax: (407) 320-0469
carolyn_bedsole@scps.k12.fl.us<mailto:carolyn_bedsole@scps.k12.fl.us>
[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
Thank you! I can withdraw the first request, since I think it's resolved by the response to the second request.
Best,
Adam Steinbaugh
From: Seminole County Public Schools
Good afternoon, thank you for your reply to items #1 and #2.
The response to #4 is attached. To find these requests, I used search words challenge, book, library, and curriculum.
Thank you, Carolyn
Carolyn Bedsole
I.S. Project Manager / Records Management Services
Seminole County Public Schools
Information Services Department
400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, Florida 32773
Phone: (407) 320-0466
Fax: (407) 320-0469
carolyn_bedsole@scps.k12.fl.us<mailto:carolyn_bedsole@scps.k12.fl.us>
[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.]
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