APRA procedures (Newport Public Schools)
| Submitted | April 27, 2014 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Shawn Musgrave
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act ("APRA"), I hereby request the following records:
Written procedures for access to the agency’s public records, including any records request forms required or suggested by the agency.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Shawn Musgrave
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 27, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Gasior, Wendy
I have not forgotten your request, and I would sincerely appreciate a short extension for submittal of your request for your local and state regulations regarding APRA Procedures. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Wendy Gasior
Thank you,
Wendy J. Gasior
Administrative Assistant
Superintendent of Schools
Newport Public Schools
Administration Center
c/o 15 Wickham Road
Newport, RI 02840-4232
Tel. No.: 401-847-2100, Extension: 212
Fax No.: 401-849-0170
E-Mail: wendygasior@newportrischools.org
Web: www.newportrischools.org
From: Gasior, Wendy
Dear Mr. Musgrave,
This e-mail is in response to your e-mail request, found below, regarding APRA Procedures for Newport Public Schools.
Pursuant to Rhode Island General Law 38-2-3(d), the Newport Public Schools hereby adopts the following procedure for requesting/obtaining public records:
1. To submit an online request for public records, please provide the following information. A valid e-mail address and description of records requested is required: Contact Information: (Please provide the following information)
Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
E-Mail/Telephone/Facsimile
Requested Information
No charge for your request will be assessed.
I hope this response will satisfy your request pursuant to the Access to Public Records Act.
Thank you,
Wendy J. Gasior
Administrative Assistant
Superintendent of Schools
Newport Public Schools
Administration Center
c/o 15 Wickham Road
Newport, RI 02840-4232
Tel. No.: 401-847-2100, Extension: 212
Fax No.: 401-849-0170
E-Mail: wendygasior@newportrischools.org
Web: www.newportrischools.org
On April 27, 2014:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act ("APRA"), I hereby request the following records:
Written procedures for access to the agency's public records, including any records request forms required or suggested by the agency.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Shawn Musgrave
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
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MuckRock News
DEPT MR 11437
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
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From: Shawn Musgrave
Thank you for your response. Per my original request, please clarify whether Newport Public Schools has written APRA procedures, as well as any request forms required or suggested by the agency. If so, please provide copies.
Thank you!
From: Gasior, Wendy
No we don't. But, we are, when we revise our Newport School Committee Manual this summer, and I thank you for pointing this out to me.
Wendy
Thank you,
Wendy J. Gasior
Administrative Assistant
Superintendent of Schools
Newport Public Schools
Administration Center
c/o 15 Wickham Road
Newport, RI 02840-4232
Tel. No.: 401-847-2100, Extension: 212
Fax No.: 401-849-0170
E-Mail: wendygasior@newportrischools.org
Web: www.newportrischools.org
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