DaSilva, Ana v. Dartmouth, Town of - Public Schools (SPR 20260749)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records March 5, 2026 SPR26/0749 Kathleen Genthner Records Access Officer Dartmouth Public Schools 8 Bush Street Dartmouth, MA 02748 Dear Ms. Genthner: I have received the petition of Ana DaSilva appealing the nonresponse of the Dartmouth 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 February 11, 2026, Ms. DaSilva requested the following: [1] Emails Sent or Received by [an identified individual] Containing the Keyword “Portugal”[;] Date range: March 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024 [s]earch parameters[:] keyword[:] Portugal, sender/recipient[:] [an identified individual][;] [2] Resignation Letters or Non‑Renewal Notices Submitted by Dartmouth High School Staff, Date range[:] April 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024[;] [3] Policies in Effect for International or Overnight School‑Sponsored Trips During Spring 2024, [s]pecifically[:] chaperone expectations, staff conduct policies, alcohol use policies, mandatory reporting obligations, any guidance or procedures provided to staff or administrators for international travel[;] [4] Communications Between Dartmouth Public Schools and Any Receiving District Regarding Employment Verification for [an identified individual], Date range[:] April 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024[;] [5] Records Reflecting Any Student Interviews, Conversations, or Fact‑Finding Conducted by Any Dartmouth High School Administrator Regarding Staff Conduct on the Portugal Trip, Date range[:] April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024[.] Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Ms. DaSilva petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR26/0749, 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

Kathleen Genthner SPR26/0749 Page 2 March 5, 2026 Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the School has provided a response. Accordingly, the School is ordered to provide Ms. DaSilva 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 to this office. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Ms. DaSilva 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: Ana DaSilva