Jordan Orcutt v. Quabbin Regional School District (SPR 20213025)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records November 16, 2021 SPR21/3025 & SPR21/3026 Dr. Sheila Muir Quabbin Regional School District 872 South Street Barre, MA 01005 Dear Dr. Muir: I have received the petitions of Jordan Orcutt appealing the nonresponse of the Quabbin Regional School District (District) to requests for public records. G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Specifically, on October 27th, Jordan Orcutt requested: a: A comprehensive list/narrative outline of all the benefits of children wearing masks/face coverings in school or for extended periods of time regarding contracting/spreading the common cold, flu, and covid-19 [sic] coronavirus as supported by peer reviewed scientific data/evidence, empirical studies, and scientific reviews. b: A comprehensive list/narrative/outline of all the risks, suspected risks, negative side effects, adverse effects, and unwanted consequences of children wearing masks/face covering in school or for extended periods of time including but not limited to social development, emotional/behavioral development, disruption to learning, academic progress, physiological response, and psychological and possible psychological implications that are supported by scientific data/evidence, empirical studies, peer reviewed journals/articles. Claiming to have received no response, the requestor petitioned our office. 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

Dr. Sheila Muir SPR21/3025 & SPR21/3026 Page 2 November 16, 2021 Subsequent to the opening of this appeal, the District informed our office that a response was provided on November 8, 2021. In light of this response, I will consider this administrative appeal closed. If issues remain unresolved, the requestor may appeal the substantive nature of the District’s response within 90 days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records cc: Jordan Orcutt Leigh W. Mello, Esq.