Avila, Joann v. Bristol County Agricultural High School (SPR 20260351)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records February 12, 2026 SPR26/0351 Amy Bosse Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Bristol County Agricultural High School 135 Center Street Dighton, MA 02715 Dear Ms. Bosse: I have received the petition of Joann Avila appealing the nonresponse of the Bristol County Agricultural High School (School) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On January 8, 2026, Ms. Avila requested the following records from the 2025-2026 school year: [1] All contracts, agreements, and amendments between the Bristol County Agricultural High School and any transportation vendors or bus companies providing general student transportation services as well as special education transportation[;] [2] Documentation identifying transportation services related to special education students, including accessible vehicles, door-to-door- transportation, medical or mobility accommodations, and any specialized routing or staffing requirements. [3] Any Requests for Proposals (RFPs), [I]nvitations for Bids (IFBs), bid submissions, bid evaluations, and award documents related to student transportation services[;] [4] Documentation reflecting the total cost, payment schedules, and funding sources for general student transportation services as well as special education transportation[;] [5] Any correspondence (including emails) between the District and transportation providers concerning: [c]ontract performance[,] [r]outes[,] [a]ccessibility[,] [a]ccommodations[,] [c]ompliance with Section 504, IDEA or ADA requirements[,] [s]ervice complaints, performance issues or corrective actions[.] Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Ms. Avila petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR26/0351, was opened as a result. 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

Amy Bosse SPR26/0351 Page 2 February 12, 2026 Subsequently, I learned that the School provided Ms. Avila with a response dated February 4, 2026. Where this appeal was opened as a result of the School’s lack of a written response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. Ms. Avila may appeal the substantive nature of the School’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Joann Avila