FOIA Procedures

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act 5 ILCS 140/1 et. seq, records in possession of public agencies may be accessed by the public upon written request. The following are links to documents available on the District website which you may download at any time. (No FOIA request is required.)

HOW CAN I SUBMIT A FOIA REQUEST?

Lyons School District 103 has no specific FOIA request form. Requests should state that information is being sought under the Freedom of Information Act. Describe the public records requested, being as specific as possible.

All requests for records should be in writing and addressed to FOIA Officer Kadir Dada.

E-mail: [email protected]

Mail/In-Person Letter:

Lyons School District 103

4100 Joliet Avenue

Lyons, IL 60534

What happens after I submit a request?

FOIA requires agencies to respond within five working days of receipt of a request. Please note any requests that are submitted after 4:00 pm will not be reviewed until the following business day. A five-day extension is allowed with written notification to the requester.

What are the costs for duplication?

Fee schedule for duplication of public records. Fees must be collected by the District before copies will be made or sent to the requestor.

Paper copy (50 pages or less)	No charge
Paper copy (51 pages or more)	$0.15 per page
Color copy	$0.25 per page
Copy of audio or video material	Cost of media
Postage	Cost of mailing

Is there a process to appeal the FOIA officer's decisions?

In the event that part or all of a request is denied, requestors have the right to have the denial reviewed by the Public Access Counselor's Office of the Illinois Attorney General or by filing suit in circuit court.

NOTE: Board Policy 2:250 and related Administrative Procedures and Exhibits provide additional details on the process and handling of FOIA requests.