Oak Grove School District 68 works to maintain transparent processes and open communication with the community. In accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Board Policy 2:250, the district's FOIA officer will respond to requests from anyone who wishes to inspect or copy a district public record.
Records available without a request
Much of what people ask for is already published on this site:
- Board meeting schedule, agendas and approved minutes
- Board of Education policies
- State report cards
- District organizational chart
- Operational budget and financial reports
- Collective bargaining agreement, salaries and contracts
- Staff compensation report
FOIA request process
Requests for public records must be made in writing. A Request for Access to Public Records form is available for your convenience, and requests may also be made by email. Paper requests can be mailed or delivered to the FOIA officer.
Freedom of Information Officer Jennifer McBride Oak Grove School 1700 S. O'Plaine Rd., Green Oaks, IL 60048 Phone: 224-424-4714 Fax: 847-996-1402 Email: foia@ogschool.org
The district is obligated to respond within 5 business days after a request is received. Day 1 of the timeline is the first business day after the request arrives. If more time is needed, the district will notify the requester in writing within those 5 business days, explaining the statutory reason for the extension and when the records will be produced. Commercial requests allow for a response within 21 business days.
There are several exceptions to disclosure, including but not limited to: private and personal information, law enforcement records, preliminary drafts, trade secrets, and proposals or bids until a final selection is made, as well as unduly burdensome requests. If a request is denied, the requester is notified in writing with the reasons, and has the right to appeal by filing a request for review with the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor within 60 calendar days.
FOIA fees
| Format | Fee |
|---|---|
| Electronic transmission (PDF) | No fee |
| Paper copies, black & white — 50 pages or fewer | No fee |
| Paper copies beyond 50 pages | $0.15 per page (one-sided) · $0.30 per page (two-sided) |
| Thumb drive or CD | Cost of the device |