FOIL Request for Information on COVID-19 Tests and Masks Distribution to Schools (Sole Supervisory District Of Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Counties And Boces (capital Region))

Jackson Parker filed this request with the Sole Supervisory District Of Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Counties And Boces (capital Region) of New York.
Tracking #

152041-44764575

Multi Request FOIL Request for Information on COVID-19 Tests and Masks Distribution to Schools
Status
Completed

Communications

From: Jackson Parker

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. All communications between the Governor's Office and/or the State Education Department and/or Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) regarding the distribution of COVID-19 rapid test kits and N-95 and KN-95 masks to schools, dated from January 1, 2023, to the present.

2. Records of all requests submitted by school districts and BOCES for COVID-19 rapid test kits and N-95 and KN-95 masks, dated from January 1, 2023, to the present.

3. Inventory records detailing the quantities of COVID-19 rapid test kits and N-95 and KN-95 masks that have been delivered to each BOCES for distribution to school districts, dated from January 1, 2023, to the present.

4. Any and all guidelines, memos, or advisories issued by the Governor's Office or the New York State Department of Health (DOH) regarding the distribution of COVID-19 rapid test kits and masks to schools, dated from January 1, 2023, to the present.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jackson Parker

From: Sole Supervisory District Of Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Counties And Boces (capital Region)

February 23, 2024

MuckRock News
DEPT MR 152041
263 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Attention Mr. Jackson Parker

Dear Mr. Parker,

Your FOIL request was received by Capital Region BOCES on February 16, 2024. Please allow time to gather information responsive to your request by March 22, 2024.

Please note: Paula Tibbits is no longer employed by BOCES as of September 2023 and our website was immediately updated to identify me as Records Access Officer. Please direct future FOIL requests to the following email address: foil@neric.org

Thank you.

Mary Beth Bruno, Board Clerk
And Records Access Officer
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Capital Region BOCES
900 Watervliet-Shaker Road
Albany, New York 12205
Phone: 518-862-4920

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From: Muckrock Staff

Hello Sharon,

Thank you for taking the time this morning to discuss next steps regarding these requests and appeals. This is one of the requests that requires follow up. Please let me know if you need anything else.

Sincerely,

MuckRock Staff

From: Sole Supervisory District Of Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Counties And Boces (capital Region)

March 21, 2024

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Attention: Jackson Parker
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 152041
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

Reference: 152041-44764575

Dear Mr. Parker:

Please accept the attached electronic communications in response to your Freedom of Information Law Request seeking:

1. All communications between the Governor's Office and/or the State Education Department and/or Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) regarding the distribution of COVID-19 rapid test kits and N-95 and KN-95 masks to schools, dated from January 1, 2023, to the present.

2. Records of all requests submitted by school districts and BOCES for COVID-19 rapid test kits and N-95 and KN-95 masks, dated from January 1, 2023, to the present.

3. Inventory records detailing the quantities of COVID-19 rapid test kits and N-95 and KN-95 masks that have been delivered to each BOCES for distribution to school districts, dated from January 1, 2023 to the present.

4. Any and all guidelines, memos, or advisories issued by the Governor's Office or the New York State Department of Health (DOH) regarding the distribution of COVID-19 rapid test kits and masks to schools, dated from January 1, 2023, to the present.

Thank you,

Mary Beth Bruno
Board Clerk and
Records Access Officer
Capital Region BOCES
FOIL@neric.org

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