Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a state statute (5 ILCS 140) governing the inspection of public records.

Any person who wishes to inspect and/or obtain copies of public records from Addison School District #4 shall submit a FOIA request. A request may be submitted in writing by mail, personal delivery, fax, email, or other available means. The request should specify the records desired and include the name and address of the person requesting the information. Records may also be inspected in person during regular building office hours at the district office.

How to Submit a FOIA Request

Requests may be addressed to:

Dr. Kim Lohse
Freedom of Information Officer
Email
Addison School District #4
222 N. Kennedy Drive
Addison, IL 60101
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:45 am – 4:00 pm

Response Timeline

Addison School District #4 will respond to non-commercial requests within five business days after receipt. For commercial requests, the district will respond within 21 business days after receipt.

The five business day time period may be extended by an additional five business days from the original due date if:

• The requested information is stored at a different location

• The request requires a collection of a substantial number of documents

• The request requires an extensive search

• The requested records have not been located and require additional effort to find

• The requested records need to be reviewed by staff to determine whether they are exempt from FOIA

• The requested records cannot be produced without unduly burdening the public body or interfering with its operations

• The request requires the public body to consult with another public body that has substantial interest in the subject matter of the request

Denial of Access and Review

If access to public records is denied, the requester may request a review by the Public Access Counselor’s Office within the Office of the Illinois Attorney General.

FOIA Fees

The fee to provide records is $0.10 per page after the first fifty (50) black and white copied pages.