Paula Rigano-Murray v. Northampton, City of - Public Schools (SPR 20242575)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records September 25, 2024 SPR24/2575 Michele L. Jarvis Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Northampton Public Schools 212 Main Street, 2nd Floor Northampton, MA 01060 Dear Ms. Jarvis: I have received the petition of Paula Rigano-Murray appealing the response of the Northampton 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 July 31, 2024, Ms. Rigano-Murray requested the following records “from June 15 - June 30, 2024:” [A]ll emails and official correspondence regarding the subject of the vote of no confidence in [an identified individual] by the Northampton Association of School Employees including discussions around the school committee’s response, draft responses to the vote, and public records requests or requests for information that were made and/or comments from all news reporters including [an identified individual] of the Daily Hampshire Gazette and [an identified individual] of MassLive with . . . [13 identified individuals]. . . .” On August 13, 2024, Ms. Rigano-Murray modified her request as follows: [A]ll correspondence between [12 identified individuals] regarding the draft responses to NASE’s vote of no confidence as well as all of the drafts that were shared. In addition, please include any correspondence between the above named people and [an identified individual] from the Daily Hampshire Gazette. The time frame I am looking for is June 13th - June 30th. Previous Appeal The requested records were the subject of a previous appeal. See SPR24/2469 Determination of the Supervisor of Records (September 11, 2024). In my September 11th determination, I closed the appeal in light of the School providing a supplemental response to 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

Michele L. Jarvis SPR24/2575 Page 2 September 25, 2024 Ms. Rigano-Murray on September 4, 2024, which included numerous responsive records. Unsatisfied with the School’s response, and claiming the School possesses additional responsive records, Ms. Rigano-Murray petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/2575, was opened as a result. Based on a telephone conversation between this office and the School on September 24, 2024, I understand that the School intends to provide a further response to Ms. Rigano-Murray. Accordingly, said response must be provided in a manner consistent with the Public Records Law and its Regulations within ten business days. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. If issues remain unresolved, Ms. Rigano- Murray 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: Paula Rigano-Murray