Non-discrimination policies
| Submitted | April 11, 2017 |
| Est. Completion | July 7, 2017 |
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From: Grace Raih
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act and the West Virginia Open Governmental Proceedings Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all written documents that include, but are not limited to, policies, procedures, training manuals, talking points and slideshows that include the topic of non-discrimination or anti-bullying policies regarding LGBT identified students. This includes, but is not limited to, policies on the use of restroom and locker room facilities. Please limit this request to documents that were generated over the past two years as well as documents, such as policies, that are in effect now.
Any and all communications or questions requested from education institutions regarding the Department of Justice’ 2016 Joint Guidance on Transgender Students (“Dear Colleague Letter”) or Trump’s 2017 “Dear Colleague Letter”. For reference, these letters are available at the following URLs respectively: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201605-title-ix-transgender.pdf https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/941551/download
Any and all records, reports or documents sent to districts that regard student sexual health education.
Finally, I request any and all memos, letters, policies and guidelines sent to schools in the last five years that outline policies regarding transgender or gender non-conforming students. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of restroom and locker room facilities.
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,
Grace Raih
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 11, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Darcel Vermillion
Your email of 4/11/17 and 4/18/17 have been forwarded to the WV Department of Education’s Office of Legal Services. I am certain they will respond in a timely manner.
Should you want to contact them directly, you may do so by calling (304) 558-3667 or by emailing Marlene Price at mprice@k12.wv.us<mailto:mprice@k12.wv.us> .
Darcel Vermillion
Administrative Assistant to the
State Superintendent of Schools
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1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Building 6, Room 358
Charleston, WV 25305-0330
Phone: (304) 558-2681, Ext. 53302
Fax: (304) 558-0048
E-mail: dvermill@k12.wv.us<mailto:dvermill@k12.wv.us>
Website: http://wvde.state.wv.us
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From: Marlene Price
Good afternoon Ms. Raih,
Please see the attached letter in the above referenced matter. If I may be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me.
Marlene
Marlene Price
Legal Secretary
Office of Legal Services
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Building 6, Room 6
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25305-0330
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From: Department of Education
An interim response, stating the request is being processed.
From: Department of Education
An interim response, stating the request is being processed.
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 11, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Marlene Price
Good morning Ms. Raih,
Please accept my apology for the delay in responding to the FOIA request you submitted which was due for a response to you on June 18, 2017. Because the FOIA request information you seek involved several individuals who had information about the nature of your request, we are asking to extend the response letter due to you until July 7, 2017. Again, we apologize and appreciate your patience as we continue to complete your request.
Marlene
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From: Grace Raih
Good afternoon Marlene,
Of course, I appreciate you searching for these records. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Thank you very much.
Best,
Grace Raih
From: Department of Education
A letter stating the requester must agree to or prepay assessed or estimated fees in order for the agency to continue processing the request.
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