Laura H. Ortiz v. Monomoy Regional School District (SPR 20242908)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records November 4, 2024 SPR24/2908 Scott Carpenter Superintendent Monomy Regional School District 425 Crowell Road Chatham, MA 02633 Dear Superintendent Carpenter: I have received the petition of Laura Ortiz appealing the nonresponse of the Monomy Regional School District (District) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On September 22, 2024, Ms. Ortiz requested the following records: [1] Copy of all “Second Step Curriculum” and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum for 4th graders for the 2024-2025 school year[;] [2] Copy of all “Second Step Curriculum” and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Surveys for 4th graders that has been given or will be given during the 2024-2025 school year[;] [3] Copy of any “Opt out” forms for the “Second Step Curriculum” and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum or surveys for the 2024-2025 school year and any general notices distributed to parents[;] [4] Copy of any Opt Out Policies of the Monomy Regional School District regarding “Second Step Curriculum” and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum or surveys for the 2024-2025 school year. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Ms. Ortiz petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/2908, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the District has provided a response. Accordingly, the District is ordered to provide Ms. Ortiz with a response to her request, provided 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 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

Scott Carpenter SPR24/2908 Page 2 November 4, 2024 to this office. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Ms. Ortiz may appeal the substantive nature of the District’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Laura Ortiz