PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST: Daily numbers of quarantined students and staff (North Colonie Central School District, Latham)

Jackson Parker filed this request with the North Colonie Central School District of New York.

It is a clone of this request.

Multi Request PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST: Daily numbers of quarantined students and staff
Due Dec. 21, 2021
Est. Completion July 19, 2023
Status
Awaiting Response

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From: Jackson Parker

To Whom It May Concern:

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

Documents showing the daily number of quarantined students and staff at each school site, facility, and department, each day from September 1, 2020, through the date the request is completed.

Such documents may include, but may not be limited to spreadsheets, databases, charts, tables, infographics, slide decks, reports, emails, and other records, electronic or otherwise.

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: North Colonie Central School District

I am in receipt of your Freedom of Information request as outlined below. I will respond within twenty (20) business days, by January 20, 2022.

Scott M. Hoot
Assistant Superintendent for Business
North Colonie Central School District
Administration Building
91 Fiddlers Lane
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: (518) 785-8591 x3106
Fax: (518) 782-0486

From: North Colonie Central School District

Please see attached response.

Scott M. Hoot
Assistant Superintendent for Business
North Colonie Central School District
Administration Building
91 Fiddlers Lane
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: (518) 785-8591 x3106
Fax: (518) 782-0486

From: North Colonie Central School District

Please accept my apology for not being able to respond today. I have been out ill all week. I will be in touch with a new date to respond. Thank you.

Scott M. Hoot
Assistant Superintendent for Business
North Colonie Central School District
Administration Building
91 Fiddlers Lane
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: (518) 785-8591 x3106
Fax: (518) 782-0486

From:

My apology for the lack of a formal response to date. Please expect a
formal response not later than December 21, 2022.

*Scott M. Hoot*

Assistant Superintendent for Business

North Colonie Central School District

Administration Building
91 Fiddlers Lane
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: (518) 785-8591 x3106
NEW email address effective 9/1/2022: *scott.hoot@nccsk12.org
<scott.hoot@nccsk12.org>*

From: North Colonie Central School District

Additional time is needed. Thank you.

From: North Colonie Central School District

A new anticipated completion date is April 21, 2023.

*Scott M. Hoot*

Assistant Superintendent for Business

North Colonie Central School District

Administration Building
91 Fiddlers Lane
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: (518) 785-8591 x3106
NEW email address effective 9/1/2022: *scott.hoot@nccsk12.org
<scott.hoot@nccsk12.org>*

From: North Colonie Central School District

Additional time required to respond.

From: North Colonie Central School District

Please accept this email as a request for additional time to reply by
6.16.2023.

*Scott M. Hoot*

Assistant Superintendent for Business

North Colonie Central School District

Administration Building
91 Fiddlers Lane
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: (518) 785-8591 x3106
NEW email address effective 9/1/2022: *scott.hoot@nccsk12.org
<scott.hoot@nccsk12.org>*

From: Jackson Parker

Subject: Continued Delay in Fulfilling Freedom of Information Law Request: Public Records Request (North Colonie Central School District)

Dear Mr. Scott M. Hoot,

I am writing in response to your email dated May 17, 2023, where you have again extended the date to fulfill my Freedom of Information Law request to June 16, 2023.

As you may recall, my request was made on December 19, 2021. This request pertains to documents showing the daily number of quarantined students and staff at each school site, facility, and department, each day from September 1, 2020, through the date the request is completed. It is now well over 18 months since the original request, and there appears to be an ongoing lack of progress in fulfilling this request, despite repeated follow-ups.

The New York Freedom of Information Law requires that agencies respond to requests for access to records promptly and within a reasonable period. Given the extensive delays that have transpired thus far, this matter appears to breach the provisions of this legislation.

These records are of significant importance to the public and their understanding of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our schools and the educational system. I want to stress that the lack of timely access to these records undermines transparency, a key element of effective governance and the public's trust in our educational institutions.

I request that you treat this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. If there are any specific challenges or circumstances causing these delays, please inform me at your earliest convenience so that we can discuss possible solutions.

I trust that the North Colonie Central School District can respect the provisions of the New York Freedom of Information Law and expedite the fulfillment of this request.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a prompt resolution.

From: North Colonie Central School District

Additional time is needed to continue sorting through the volume of
materials related to the request, with a response provided not later than
June 30, 2023. Thank you.

*Scott M. Hoot*

Assistant Superintendent for Business

North Colonie Central School District

Administration Building
91 Fiddlers Lane
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: (518) 785-8591 x3106
NEW email address effective 9/1/2022: *scott.hoot@nccsk12.org
<scott.hoot@nccsk12.org>*

From: North Colonie Central School District

Additional time is needed to finish review of the materials. The new
anticipated completion date is July 19, 2023.

*Scott M. Hoot*

Assistant Superintendent for Business

North Colonie Central School District

Administration Building
91 Fiddlers Lane
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: (518) 785-8591 x3106
NEW email address effective 9/1/2022: *scott.hoot@nccsk12.org
<scott.hoot@nccsk12.org>*

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