Florida Book Challenges: St. Johns County School District

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

Hello Amisha --

The original request was sent to sjpubrec@stjohns.k12.fl.us. Below is a copy of the email:

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St. Johns County School District, St. Augustine
SL Office
Community Relations Department
40 Orange Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

June 13, 2022

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

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<p><br>St. Johns County School District, St. Augustine<br>SL Office<br>Community Relations Department<br>40 Orange Street<br>St. Augustine, FL 32084</p>

<p>June 13, 2022</p>

<p>To Whom It May Concern:</p>

<p>Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:</p>

<p>1. A copy of any records generated or received pursuant to any policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>3. A copy of any current policy concerning challenges to curricular, instructional, or library materials.</p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>This request is limited to records generated on or after January 1, 2021.</p>

<p>The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Sincerely,</p>

<p>Adam Steinbaugh</p>

<p>View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:<br>https://www.muckrock.com/

<p>If prompted for a passcode, please enter:<br>••••••••</p>

<p>Filed via MuckRock.com<br>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com</p>

<p>PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS<br>For mailed responses, please address (see note):<br>MuckRock News<br>DEPT MR 130056<br>263 Huntington Ave<br>Boston, MA 02115</p>

<p>PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester&#x27;s name rather than &quot;MuckRock News&quot; and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.</p>

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Amisha --

Given the exorbitant cost cited here -- which is approximately ten times higher than any other district has charged for this request, and most have completed it with no cost -- I will withdraw this request unless the district is willing to consider a fee waiver.

Best,

Adam Steinbaugh