Mandatory Documents and Notifications

Lemont High School District 210's Freedom of Information Act officers include:

Dr. Mary Ticknor, Superintendent
Carolyn Stelter, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
Tony Hamilton, Director of School & Community Relations

Lemont High School District 210 does not require requesters to complete a form when making a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Requests should declare the information is being sought under the Freedom of Information Act. Individuals making FOIA requests should include a specific description of the public records being requested. While the Freedom of Information Act does not require public bodies to answer questions, it is designed to allow members of the public to inspect or receive copies of records.

Responses may be provided via e-mail, but requesters are required to provide their name, mailing address, preferred telephone number and, if they wish, e-mail address. Requests must be submitted in writing and may be mailed, emailed or faxed. Requesters should indicate whether they would like copies of the requested records or wish to examine the requested records in person.

Freedom of Information Act requests should be mailed to:

(Freedom of Information Officer - listed above)
c/o Lemont High School District 210
800 Porter Street
Lemont, IL 60439
Attn: FOIA Request

Freedom of Information Act requests may be emailed to one of the school's Freedom of Information Act officers (listed above) by clicking on the individual's name. Requesters are asked to include "FOIA Request" in the subject line of the e-mail.

Freedom of Information Act requests may be faxed to the attention of one of the school's Freedom of Information Act officers (listed above) at (630) 257-7603.

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act requires agencies to respond within five working days of receipt of a request. A five-day extension is allowed with written notification to the requester.

If the requested records are 50 pages or fewer in length, the pages will be copied and provided to the requester. If the records exceed 50 pages, the requester will be informed of the duplication cost.

There is no charge for the duplication of public records (paper copy from paper or electronic source) of 50 pages or fewer. For records larger than 50 pages, 15 cents may be charged per page after the 50th page. Additionally, the district may charge the cost of the media for a copy of audio or video material.

Checks should be made payable to: "Lemont High School District 210." The district will collect fees before copies are made or sent to the requester.

Individuals are permitted to ask for a waiver of copying fees. To do so, requesters must include a specific explanation as to why their request is in the public interest and merits a waiver of duplication fees.
 

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.