Dr. Nicholas D. Wahl Dr. Bruce Law Troy A. Courtney Dr. Joyce Powell Jeffrey T. Eagan Superintendent of Assistant Superintendent Director of Director of Business Manager Schools for Instruction Human Resources Student Services VII. TO: FROM: Written Communication: Freedom of Information Request D. Freedom of Information Request: Mr. Roger Kempa (Request: February 22, 2013) Board of Education Dr. Nicholas D. Wahl Superintendent of Schools DATE: March 18, 2013 RE: Freedom of Information Request: Mr. Roger Kempa (Request: February 22, 2013) Please find the attached response to a Freedom of Information Request from Mr. Kempa. Documents responsive to the request were sent to Mr. Kempa. Suggested Motion: Recommended Action: Informational Item Hear the Report vii-d 03 18 13 Administrative Center 55 th and Grant Streets Hinsdale, IL 60521 Phone: (630) 655-6100 Fax: (630) 325-9153
02 1221 2013 16:04 FAX A!4J001 Print Reguest for Records Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.. February 22 13 Date and Time Request Recetved:.. _' 20 f: 04 amd pm[l] ALL REQUESTS }i'or INFORMATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A DISTRICT.FOIA OFFICER: Wendy Douglas or Meredith Lannert Phone (630) 655~6100 FOJ A -Officer@hinsdale86.org Written Request for Records Name of Individual Requesting Records _R_o_9_e_r_J_K_e_m_p_a Organization: _5_e_lf Address: 8727 Carlisle Ct, Darien, IL 60561 Phone: 630-985-519~ Fax: email: kroger6076@aol.com " fr d R d (1) Grade point average, (2) Average cost per student, D escnptton 0 ecor s equeste:.._ and the (3) Number of graduating students going on to Ivy League colleges after graduation from Hinsdale South High School. and Hinsdale Central High School, separately. and for each graduating class. and for eaoh of the t"", past ac$demic years. 'OfflClal StCliam8llr for the $18mlfUon ganeral Obligation bondsletlued in 0212012. and Ii summary of reil!ited costs indicating name. work done. and cost pald( e.q. consulting, l&gal. etc) and related incom~ earned. Do you want to inspect thc requested records? Do you want copies of the requested records? No. Do you want an e I ectronlc copy 0 f. the requeste d recor d? S Yes L I.
02:22/2013 16:04 FAX 141 002 Requests for a Commercial Purpose Is the request for a commercial purpose? [J yes JZLno The Illinois Freedom ofinfonnation Act defines "commercial purpose" as "the use of any part of a public record or records, or infonnation deriv~d from public records, in any form tor sale, resale, or solicitation or advertisement for sales or services. For purposes of this definition, requests made by news media and non-profit, scientific, or academic organizations shah not be considered to be made for a "commercial purpose" when the principal purpose of the request is (i) to access and disseminate information concerning news and current or passing events, (ii) for articles of opinion or features of interest to the public, or (iii) for the purpose of academic, scientific, or public research or education. Section 3.1 states: "It is a violation oflhis Act for a person to knowingly obtain a puhlic record for a commercial purpose without disclosing that it is for a commercial purpose, if requested to do so by the public body." STAFF INSTRUCTIONS: l.ifthis request was received in another written fonn, attach the request to this completed torm. 2.1ndicatc name of employee accepting request: --'--~-+----""---:::;'--,4l-------- 3.Who completed this form? Ditrtrict employee 4.Submit to FOIA Officer on date of receipt. To be completed by District FOIA Officer Date Form received by a FOIA Officer:. ----oof---- Fonn received by: ~..i..c:::::"::~:":::~~-\-_~~~~~ Deadline tbr response: _----'_. --'~'-'LJ._"'-"--'--_.. ---'--f--=;...>.'""'-l-.::c...l-
Dr. Nicholas D. Wahl Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bruce Law Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Troy A. Courtney Director of Human Resources Dr. Joyce Powell Director of Student Services Jeffrey T. Eagan Business Manager March 4, 2013 Mr. Roger Kempa 8727 Carlisle Ct. Darien,IL 60561 On February 25,2013, Hinsdale Township High School District 86 received your request for public records pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1, et seq. (the "Act"). In accordance with Section 3(c) of the Act, this response is provided to your request within five working days by the District 86 Freedom of Information Officer. Your request asks for copies of: 1.) Grade point average; 2) Average cost per student, and 3.) The number of graduating students going on to Ivy League colleges after graduation from Hinsdale South High School and Hinsdale Central High School, separately, and for each graduating class, and for each of the ten past academic years; 4.) The "Official Statement" for the $18 million general obligation bonds issued in February 2012; and 5.) A summary of related costs indicating name, work done, and cost paid (e.g. consulting, legal, etc.) and related income earned. Check All That Apply: [ ] In accordance with your request, the requested records are attached to this letter electronically. [ ] In accordance with your request, the following requested records are available to be picked up during regular business hours at the Administrative Center, 5500 S. Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521. Pursuant to Board of Education Administrative Procedure, a copy fee has been assessed and is payable at the time you receive the documents. The first fifty pages of black and white, letter size or legal size copies will be provided without charge. A per copy charge of$0.15 will be assessed for any copies made of the inspected documents beyond the initial fifty pages. You have been assessed a copy fee in the amount of $0.00. [X] In accordance with Section 3(d) of the Act, the time required for responding to your request has been extended an additional five working days for the following reason(s): [X] The requested records are stored in whole or in part at other locations than the office having charge of the requested records. [X] The request requires the collection of a substantial number of specified records. Administrative Center I 5500 S. Grant Street I Hinsdale, IL 60521 I Phone: (630) 655-6100 I Fax: (630) 325-9153
[ ] The request is couched in categorical terms and requires an extensive search for the records responsive to it. [ ] The requested records have not been located in the course of routine search and additional efforts are being made to locate them. [] The requested records require examination and evaluation by personnel having the necessary competence and discretion to determine if they are exempt from disclosure under 5 ILCS 14017, or should be revealed only with appropriate deletions. [X] The request for records cannot be complied with by the District within the five working days provided by the Act without unduly burdening or interfering with the operations of the District. [ ] There is a need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, with another public body or among two or more components of a public body having a substantial interest in the determination or in the subject matter of the request. [] Your request calls for records that are exempt from disclosure because either the disclosure would result in an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy or the information falls into the exemption for preliminary drafts. The School District has provided written notice to the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor of its intent to deny the request in whole or in part including a copy of the request and this form. The PAC will determine whether the requested information is exempt or whether further inquiry is warranted. If further inquiry is warranted, the District will provide any records requested by the PAC within seven business days and shall otherwise fully cooperate with the PAC's review. [] Your request calls for all records falling within a category or categories and compliance with the request would be unduly burdensome for the District, and the burden on the District outweighs the public interest in the information requested. Your request is unduly burdensome because and it will burden the operations of the District by. You are invited to meet with, the ~~~~~--------~----~ District 86 Freedom of Information Officer, to determine if your request can be modified or narrowed to reduce the burden of compliance. Please contact to arrange for a meeting to discuss modifying or narrowing your request. [] Your request has been denied, in whole or in part, because the following requested records are exempt from inspection and copying under 5 ILCS 140I7.l(f). [] There are no documents responsive to your request. In the event your request has been denied by a District Freedom of Information Officer, you may appeal this decision to:
Illinois Attorney General Public Access Counselor 500 S. 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62706 217-558-0486 publicaccess@atg.state.il.us Sincerely, wv!~ Vou~ Hinsdale Township High School District 86 FOIA Officer
Dr. Nicholas D. Wahl Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bruce Law Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Troy A. Courtney Director of Human Resources Dr. Joyce Powell Director of Student Services Jeffrey T. Eagan Business Manager March 11,2013 Mr. Roger Kempa 8727 Carlisle Ct. Darien,IL 60561 On February 25, 2013, Hinsdale Township High School District 86 received your request for public records pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1, et seq. (the "Act"). On February 4,2012 the district mailed you a letter extending the deadline for your response an additional 5 days. In accordance with Section 3(e) of the Act, this response is provided to your request within ten working days by the District 86 Freedom of Information Officer. Your request asks for copies of: 1.) Grade point average; 2) Average cost per student, and 3.) The number of graduating students going on to Ivy League colleges after graduation from Hinsdale South High School and Hinsdale Central High School, separately, and for each graduating class, and for each ofthe ten past academic years; 4.) The "Official Statement" for the $18 million general obligation bonds issued in February 2012; and 5.) A summary of related costs indicating name, work done, and cost paid (e.g. consulting, legal, etc.) and related income earned. Check All That Apply: [X] In accordance with your request, the requested records are attached to this letter electronically. Enclosed are documents responsive to your request. [ ] In accordance with your request, the following requested records are available to be picked up during regular business hours at the Administrative Center, 5500 S. Grant Street, Hinsdale,IL 60521. Pursuant to Board of Education Administrative Procedure, a copy fee has been assessed and is payable at the time you receive the documents. The first fifty pages of black and white, letter size or legal size copies will be provided without charge. A per copy charge of $0.15 will be assessed for any copies made of the inspected documents beyond the initial fifty pages. You have been assessed a copy fee in the amount of$o.oo. [] In accordance with Section 3(d) of the Act, the time required for responding to your request has been extended an additional five working days for the following reason(s): Administrative Center I 5500 S. Grant Street I Hinsdale, IL 60521 I Phone: (630) 655-6100 I Fax: (630) 325-9153
[] The requested records are stored in whole or in part at other locations than the office having charge of the requested records. [] The request requires the collection of a substantial number of specified records. [] The request is couched in categorical terms and requires an extensive search for the records responsive to it. [] The requested records have not been located in the course of routine search and additional efforts are being made to locate them. [ ] The requested records require examination and evaluation by personnel having the necessary competence and discretion to determine if they are exempt from disclosure under 5 ILCS 14017, or should be revealed only with appropriate deletions. [] The request for records cannot be complied with by the District within the five working days provided by the Act without unduly burdening or interfering with the operations of the District. [ ] There is a need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, with another public body or among two or more components of a public body having a substantial interest in the determination or in the subject matter of the request. [ ] Your request calls for records that are exempt from disclosure because either the disclosure would result in an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy or the information falls into the exemption for preliminary drafts. The School District has provided written notice to the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor of its intent to deny the request in whole or in part including a copy ofthe request and this form. The PAC will determine whether the requested information is exempt or whether further inquiry is warranted. If further inquiry is warranted, the District will provide any records requested by the PAC within seven business days and shall otherwise fully cooperate with the PAC's review. [ ] Your request calls for all records falling within a category or categories and compliance with the request would be unduly burdensome for the District, and the burden on the District outweighs the public interest in the information requested. Your request is unduly burdensome because and it will burden the operations of the District by. You are invited to meet with, the District 86 Freedom of Information Officer, to determine if your request can be modified or narrowed to reduce the burden of compliance. Please contact to arrange for a meeting to discuss modifying or narrowing your request. [] Your request has been denied, in whole or in part, because the following requested records are exempt from inspection and copying under 5 ILCS 14017.1(f). [] There are no documents responsive to your request.
In the event your request has been denied by a District Freedom ofinformation Officer, you may appeal this decision to: Illinois Attorney General Public Access Counselor 500 S. 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62706 217-558-0486 publicaccess@atg.state.il.us Sincerely, wy::~youf~ Hinsdale Township High School District 86 FOIA Officer