Michael Pacy v. Shrewsbury, Town of - Public Schools (SPR 20253627)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records December 19, 2025 SPR25/3627 Chris Girardi Records Access Officer Shrewsbury Public Schools 100 Maple Avenue Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Dear Mr. Girardi: I have received the petition of Michael Pacy appealing the response of the Shrewsbury 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 October 17, 2025, Mr. Pacy requested the following: …information related to the line item titled “Central Office – Conferences”, covering the period from July 1, 2023, through October 31, 2025. I respectfully request the following records and information: [1] All detailed expense invoices recorded under the line item “Central Office – Conferences” for the requested period. [2] Description of the purpose or event associated with each invoice (e.g., an invoice from The Cellar Bar and Grill dated September 2, 2025, for $1,640 related to a School Committee and Administration dinner at the High School). [3] Documentation regarding the approval process for such expenses: o Is there a required approval process or a dollar threshold for signature? o If so, please provide the relevant policy, procedure, or documentation outlining these requirements. [4] District policy that governs the use of funds in the “Central Office – Conferences” account. [5] A definition or description of what “Central Office – Conferences” account was created to be used for. [6] A list of individuals with signature authority to approve expenditures charged to this account. [7] Budgeted amounts for the “Central Office – Conferences” line item for the following school years: o 2023–2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024) o 2024–2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) 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

Chris Girardi SPR25/3627 Page 2 December 19, 2025 o 2025–2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) [8] Actual expenditures recorded for the “Central Office – Conferences” line item for the same school years: o 2023–2024 o 2024–2025 o 2025–2026 (to date)[.] The School responded on October 31, 2025, stating, “…[the] request is being processed and will be provided within a reasonable time.” Unsatisfied with the response, Mr. Pacy petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR25/3627, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the School provided Mr. Pacy with a further response on December 19, 2025. Where this appeal was opened as a result of the School’s October 31, 2025 response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. Mr. Pacy may appeal the substantive nature of the School’s December 19th response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Michael Pacy