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FOIA Request to Deerfield Public School District 109 Board of Education Regarding List of Speakers for Board’s 3/13/25 Meeting on March 14, 2025.
As representatives of the Lake County Gazette, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Deerfield Public School District 109 Board of Education. Our request seeks access to a list of all individuals who signed up to speak during public comment at the board's meeting held on March 13, 2025.
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act, under which this request is made, facilitates transparency by allowing access to public records. As members of the media, our role in gathering and reporting news is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. We believe that accessing these records will enable us to fulfill our professional responsibilities effectively.
In line with our commitment to transparency and accountability, we are also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. For more information about our efforts in promoting open government practices, please visit [https://stopsecrecy.org/about/](https://stopsecrecy.org/about/).
We look forward to receiving the requested information promptly and are available for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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