Freedom of Information Law Requests
 

 
 Please make all FOIL requests in writing
to the district Records Access Officer at:
 
 

 
PLEASE NOTE:
  • When requesting records, please give as much detail as possible about the information you are seeking (relevant dates, names, and descriptions).
  • Some records are not accessible under FOIL.  For example:
    • records that are specifically exempted from disclosure by state or federal statute (e.g., individual student records)
    • records that would, if disclosed, result in an unwarranted invasion of privacy (e.g., employment history)
  • Some records are available on the district's website.  Please understand that records not available on the website may require time to locate and make available.  

 
Click to access frequently asked questions regarding the
Freedom of Information Law:
FOIL FAQ
 
 Click to view the LCSD Public Access to Records policy:
 LCSD Policy
 
 Click to see the full text of the Freedom of Information Law:
FOIL Text

 
 Sample FOIL Request:
(The subject line of your request should be "FOIL Request".)

Dear Records Access Officer: 

Please email the following records if possible (include as much detail about the record as possible, such as relevant dates, names, descriptions, etc.): 

OR

Please advise me of the appropriate time during normal business hours for inspecting the following records prior to obtaining copies (include as much detail about the records as possible, including relevant dates, names, descriptions, etc.): 

OR

Please inform me of the cost of providing paper copies of the following records (include as much detail about the records as possible, including relevant dates, names, descriptions, etc.).  

AND/OR

If there are any fees for copying the records requested, please inform me before filling the request (or: ... please supply the records without informing me if the fees are not in excess of $____).

AND/OR

If all of the requested records cannot be emailed to me, please inform me by email of the portions that can be emailed and advise me of the cost for reproducing the remainder of the records requested ($0.25 per page or actual cost of reproduction).

If the requested records cannot be emailed to me due to the volume of records identified in response to my request, please advise me of the actual cost of copying all records onto a CD or floppy disk.

If my request is too broad or does not reasonably describe the records, please contact me via email so that I may clarify my request, and when appropriate inform me of the manner in which records are filed, retrieved or generated.

If it is necessary to modify my request, and an email response is not preferred, please contact me at the following telephone number: _____________.

If for any reason any portion of my request is denied, please inform me of the reasons for the denial in writing and provide the name, address and email address of the person or body to whom an appeal should be directed.

(Name)

(Address, if records are to be mailed).