Mike Offner v. University of Massachusetts - Boston (SPR 20241079)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records April 26, 2024 SPR24/1079 Matthew Fenlon Records Access Officer University of Massachusetts, Boston 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 Dear Mr. Fenlon: I have received the petition of Michael Offner appealing the response of the University of Massachusetts, Boston (UMass) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On March 28, 2024, Mr. Offner requested, “... copies of any and all presentations and/or other materials prepared and/or used by the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA), [identified individuals] of UMass Boston, for the MTA’s webinar on March 21, called ‘Anti-Racism Task Force Webinar: Context and Connection: Palestinian Struggle Against Anti-Palestinian Racism’.” UMass responded on April 11, 2024. Unsatisfied with UMass’ response, Mr. Offner petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/1079, was opened as a result. It is my understanding that UMass intends on providing a further response to Mr. Offner. Accordingly, UMass is ordered to provide Mr. Offner with said response in a manner consistent with the Public Records Law and its Regulations within 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. Offner may appeal the substantive nature of UMass’ response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Michael Offner 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