Forcier, Bruce v. South Hadley, Town of - Public Schools (SPR 20260891)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records March 16, 2026 SPR26/0891 Jennifer Voyik Superintendent of Schools South Hadley Public School District 116 Main Street South Hadley, MA 01075 Dear Superintendent Voyik: I have received the petition of Bruce C. Forcier appealing the nonresponse of the South Hadley 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 26, 2026, Mr. Forcier requested the following records “for the most recent complete school year (and the current year to date, if available)”[:] [1] The total number of students who have withdrawn or left the District[;] [2] The number of exit interviews (or withdrawal surveys) conducted with those students and/or their families[;] [3] Of the exit interviews conducted, a breakdown of the results showing[:] [t]he number and percentage of responses corresponding to each of the District’s primary reported reasons for leaving (previously identified as four main categories)[;] [4] A copy of the District’s exit interview form, survey instrument, or documentation used to collect this information (if available)[.] Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Forcier petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR26/0891, was opened as a result. 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 Mr. Forcier with a response to his 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. Mr. Forcier may appeal the substantive nature of the School’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). 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

Jennifer Voyik SPR26/0891 Page 2 March 16, 2026 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Bruce C. Forcier