96-IB27: FOIA-Woodbridge Board of Education
The Complainant alleged that the Woodbridge School District Board of Education improperly held an executive session during a regular public meeting, in violation of the Freedom of Information Act. The topic of discussion during the executive session was “personnel matters” involving the complainant, a member of the Board, and his interactions with District staff. Complainant alleged that the discussion went beyond personnel matters. Held: the executive session was convened in accordance with FOIA and the Board did not exceed statutory limits on executive sessions.
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The Complainant alleged that the Georgetown Town Council appointed individuals to positions without holding a public meeting. Held: No such appointments were made. Second, the Complainant alleged that meeting minutes were in violation of the Freedom of Information Act. Held: the minutes comply with the statutory requirements of the Act. Third, the Complainant alleged that the Town Council has improperly denied the public the right to comment on matters. Held: this is a legitimate exercise of a public body’s authority to determine the agenda but if the public does bring up a matter of concern, the Council should honor a request to add it to the agenda. Fourth, the Complainant alleged that the Council fails to tape meetings, in violation of the Act. Held: there is no requirement that public meetings must be recorded. Finally, the Complainant expressed concern in regards to the public record keeping of the Council. Held: this complaint lacks specificity and is not addressed.
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