Request for Emails

Good Afternoon,

The below information was forwarded to me this afternoon. As stated on our
website (link below), 'All requests for public records must be directed to
the RAO.' In the future, please go through the proper procedures as we
would like to assure that all requests are responded to. We will get you
the total cost to gather this information within the next ten (10) days and
see how you would like to proceed from there.

https://www.westonschools.org/district/administration/public-records-request/

Thank you,
Sheri Matthews

*Sheri L. MatthewsAssistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations*
*Weston Public Schools*

*89 Wellesley StreetWeston, MA 02493*

*(781) 786-5230 Office(508) 330-4729 Cellmatthewss@weston.org
<matthewss@weston.org>*

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From: <requests@muckrock.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 31, 2022 at 1:01 AM
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Request for Emails
To: <ConnollyM@weston.org>

Weston Public Schools
PRL Office
89 Wellesley Street
Weston, MA 02493

January 31, 2022

This is a follow up to a previous request:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law
request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 17, 2022. Please
let me know when I can expect to receive a response.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

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

If prompted for a passcode, please enter:
••••••••

Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com

For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 123717
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516

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's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the
department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.

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On Jan. 17, 2022:
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Request for Emails
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the
following records:

All communications to and from Superintendent Dr. Marguerite (Midge)
Connolly and the Weston School Committee (Anita Raman, Attia Linnard,
Alyson Muzila, Danielle Black, Kenneth (Ken) Newberg).
This request specifically seeks all emails, memorandums, reports, slide
presentations, and any other records electronic or otherwise exchanged
between Superintendent Dr. Marguerite (Midge) Connolly and the School
Committee members individually and or collectively.
The time frame for this request includes communications from September 1,
2021 up to and including the date this request is officially processed.

Sincerely,
Dan Gold

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this
request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the
recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. 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.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for
screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read
print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for
example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

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, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Dan Gold

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

If prompted for a passcode, please enter:
••••••••

Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com

For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 123717
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516

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's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the
department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.

Good Afternoon,

As per your Massachusetts Public Records Law request from January 17, 2022,
the District responds as follows:

The total number of hours to fulfil your request below would be
approximately 36.2. Knowing that the first four (4) hours would be at no
cost, the remaining 32.2 hours at $25.00/hour would equal $805. In
addition, there would be approximately 1,086 pieces of paper created at
$0.05 per page equaling an additional $54.30. The total to complete this
request is $859.30

Should you choose to have us proceed, please send check payable to:

The Town of Weston
c/o School Department
89 Wellesley Street
Weston, MA 02493
Attn: Sheri Matthews

Once the check is received, we will continue with the request.

Thank you,
Sheri Matthews

*Sheri L. MatthewsAssistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations*
*Weston Public Schools*

*89 Wellesley StreetWeston, MA 02493*

*(781) 786-5230 Office(508) 330-4729 Cellmatthewss@weston.org
<matthewss@weston.org>*
*************************************************************************************

Good Afternoon,

The below information was forwarded to me this afternoon. As stated on our
website (link below), 'All requests for public records must be directed to
the RAO.' In the future, please go through the proper procedures as we
would like to assure that all requests are responded to. We will get you
the total cost to gather this information within the next ten (10) days and
see how you would like to proceed from there.

https://www.westonschools.org/district/administration/public-records-request/

Thank you,
Sheri Matthews

*Sheri L. MatthewsAssistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations*
*Weston Public Schools*

*89 Wellesley StreetWeston, MA 02493*

*(781) 786-5230 Office(508) 330-4729 Cellmatthewss@weston.org
<matthewss@weston.org>*

On Jan. 17, 2022:

Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Request for Emails
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the
following records:

All communications to and from Superintendent Dr. Marguerite (Midge)
Connolly and the Weston School Committee (Anita Raman, Attia Linnard,
Alyson Muzila, Danielle Black, Kenneth (Ken) Newberg).
This request specifically seeks all emails, memorandums, reports, slide
presentations, and any other records electronic or otherwise exchanged
between Superintendent Dr. Marguerite (Midge) Connolly and the School
Committee members individually and or collectively.
The time frame for this request includes communications from September 1,
2021 up to and including the date this request is officially processed.

Sincerely,
Dan Gold

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this
request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the
recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. 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.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for
screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read
print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for
example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

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, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Dan Gold

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

If prompted for a passcode, please enter:
••••••••

Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com

For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 123717
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516

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's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the
department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.

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