David Stockbridge v. Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School (SPR 20232953)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records December 21, 2023 SPR23/2953 Superintendent Ernest F. Houle Superintendent-Director Assabet Valley Regional Technical/Vocational School District 215 Fitchburg Street Marlborough, MA 01752 Dear Superintendent Houle: I have received the petition of David Stockbridge appealing the response of the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School (School/District) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On August 20, 2023, Mr. Stockbridge requested the following records: [1.] [A] complete list of all retirees enrolled in the insurance benefits program through AVRVSD. I expect that current emails, phone numbers, and or mailing addresses are readily available. [2.] [T]he current names and contact information for sitting committee members under the same law. I expect that any other interested candidate will receive the same information. [3]. [A]ny pertinent information as it applies to this committee, including scheduled meeting dates, deadlines, and the election process to all enrolled retirees. Previous appeals This request was the subject of previous appeals. See SPR23/2360 Determination of the Supervisor of Records (October 18, 2023) and SPR23/2661 Determination of the Supervisor of Records (November 17, 2023). In the November 17th determination, I ordered the School to clarify its claims under Exemption (c) of the Public Records Law. See G. L. c. 4, § 7(26)(c). The School provided a response on December 4, 2023. Unsatisfied with the response, Mr. Stockbridge petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR23/2953, was opened as a result. 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

Superintendent Ernest F. Houle SPR23/2953 Page 2 December 21, 2023 Based upon a conversation between a representative of the School and a staff attorney of the Public Records Division, it is my understanding that the School intends on providing a further response to Mr. Stockbridge to address his records request. Accordingly, the School is ordered to provide Mr. Stockbridge with said response in a manner consistent with the Public Records Law and its Regulations within ten (10) business days. A copy of any such response must be provided to this office. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Mr. Stockbridge may appeal the substantive nature of the School’s response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: David Stockbridge