Ben Tobin v. Fairhaven, Town of - Public Schools (SPR 20221394)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records June 30, 2022 SPR22/1394 Melissa Bouchard Records Access Officer Fairhaven Public School District 128 Washington Street Fairhaven, MA 02719 Dear Ms. Bouchard: I have received the petition of Ben Tobin appealing the response of the Fairhaven Public School District (School) to a request for public records. G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On May 28, 2022, Mr. Tobin requested, “…special education policies and procedures stemming from the special education program plan statement.” On June 8, 2022, the School responded. Unsatisfied with the School’s response, Mr. Tobin petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR22/1394, was opened as a result. Based upon a conversation between a Public Records Division staff attorney and a School representative, it is my understanding that the School intends on providing a subsequent response to Mr. Tobin. Accordingly, the School is ordered to provide Mr. Tobin with a response to his request in a manner consistent with the Public Records Law and its Access Regulations within 10 business days. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of this response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Mr. Tobin may appeal the substantive nature of the School’s response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records cc: Ben Tobin 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