Collin Dias v. Fall River, City of - Public Schools (SPR 20211404)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records June 17, 2021 SPR21/1404 Debra Cabral Records Access Officer City of Fall River Public Schools 417 Rock Street Fall River, MA 02720 Dear Ms. Cabral: I have received the petition of Colin Dias appealing the response of the Fall River Public Schools (School) to a request for public records. G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On January 19, 2021, Mr. Dias requested the following records: #1Any report made following an investigation into alleged inappropriate conduct by [a named individual] #2Any document or contract handed to any member of the School Committee to sign stating they will not copy, show, or reproduce any report following an investigation into alleged inappropriate conduct by [a named individual]. Previous appeals This request was the subject of previous appeals. See SPR20/0248 Determination of the Supervisor of Records (February 17, 2021 and April 2, 2021); SPR21/0989 Determination of the Supervisor of Records (May 4, 2021). On March 2nd the School provided an un-redacted copy of the report as a result of a request from the Supervisor for an in camera review. I thank the School for providing these records and for its cooperation. Upon in camera review of the records, and based upon the second revised redacted report completed by the School, I find that the School has met its burden to withhold the redacted portions of the report. Accordingly, I will consider this administrative appeal closed. If Mr. Dias is not satisfied with the resolution of this administrative appeal, please be advised that this office shares jurisdiction with the Superior Court of the Commonwealth. G. L. c. 66, § 10A(c) (pursuing administrative appeal does not limit availability of applicable judicial remedies). One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 • (617) 727-2832• Fax: (617) 727-5914 sec.state.ma.us/pre • pre@sec.state.ma.us

Debra Cabral SPR21/1404 Page 2 June 17, 2021 Sincerely, Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records cc: Colin Dias