Kenneth M. Chiarello v. Swampscott, Town of - Public Schools (SPR 20240031)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records January 18, 2024 SPR24/0031 Superintendent Pamela Angelakis Swampscott Public Schools School 207 Forest Avenue Swampscott, MA 01907 Dear Superintendent Angelakis: I have received the petition of Attorney Kenneth Chiarello appealing the response of the Swampscott Public Schools (School) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On September 1, 2023, Attorney Chiarello requested various documentation relating to two named individuals and about the Swampscott High School Baseball Program. Prior Appeal This request was the subject of a prior appeal. See SPR23/2755 Determination of the Supervisor of Records (November 28, 2023). In my November 28th determination, I found that the School did not meet its burden to redact and withhold records under Exemptions (a) and (c) of the Public Records Law. The School responded on December 12, 2023. Unsatisfied with the response, Attorney Chiarello petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/0031, was opened as a result. It is my understanding that the School intends on providing a further response to Attorney Chiarello to address his records request. Accordingly, the School is ordered to provide Attorney Chiarello with said response in a manner consistent with this order, 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. Attorney Chiarello may appeal the substantive nature of the School’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). 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 Pamela Angelakis SPR24/0031 Page 2 January 18, 2024 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Kenneth Chiarello, Esq. Darren Klein, Esq.