Elizabeth Eldridge v. Somerville, City of - Public Schools (SPR 20242891)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records November 5, 2024 SPR24/2891 Dr. Rubén Carmona Superintendent of Schools Somerville Public Schools Somerville City Hall 167 Holland Street Somerville, MA 02144 Dear Dr. Carmona: I have received the petition of Elizabeth Eldridge appealing the response of the Somerville 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 13, 2024, Ms. Eldridge requested “a resume for an [identified] teacher...” The School responded on October 17, 2024. Unsatisfied with the response, Ms. Eldridge petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/2891, was opened as a result. It is my understanding that the School intends on providing a further response to Ms. Eldridge. Accordingly, the School is ordered to provide Ms. Eldridge with said response in a manner consistent with the Public Records Law and its Regulations within 10 business days. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Ms. Eldridge 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: Elizabeth Eldridge 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