FOIA Requests

Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 diligently responds to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for information in accordance with Public Act 096-0542 and Board Policy 2:250.

How requests are handled
Requests are handled according to the timeline set forth by law.   The FOIA Officer shall approve all requests for public records unless:  1. The requested material does not exist; 2. The requested material is exempt from inspection and copying by the Freedom of Information Act; or 3. Complying with the request would be unduly burdensome.  Within 5 business days (national holidays not included) after receipt of a request for access to a public record, the FOIA Officer shall comply with or deny the request, unless the time for response is extended as specified in Section 3 of FOIA. The FOIA Officer may extend the time for a response for up to 5 business days from the original due date. If an extension is needed, the FOIA Officer shall: (1) notify the person making the request of the reason for the delay, and  (2) either inform the person of the date on which a response will be made or agree with the person in writing on a compliance period.  When responding to a request for a record containing both exempt and non-exempt material, the FOIA Officer shall redact exempt material from the record before complying with the request.  Copies of the first 50 pages (black and white, letter/ legal size) of requested information are free; any additional pages cost 10 cents per page for black and white, 15 cents per page for color.  If electronic copies are requested, the actual cost of the recording medium may be charged.  Individuals making a request are not required to state a reason for the request other than to identify when the request is for a commercial purpose or when requesting a fee waiver. 

Public records
The District’s public records are defined as records, reports, forms, writings, letters, memoranda, books, papers, maps, photographs, microfilms, cards, tapes, recordings, electronic data processing records, electronic communications, recorded information and all other documentary materials pertaining to the transaction of public business, regardless of physical form or characteristics, having been prepared by or for, or having been or being used by, received by, in the possession of, or under the control of District 64.

Organization overview
District 64 is an elementary school district serving students in Park Ridge and a portion of Niles.  The District employs more than 600 staff members who provide a rich academic program and positive learning environment for approximately 4,300 students. The District operates five elementary schools for grades K-5:  Carpenter, Field, Franklin, Roosevelt and Washington; two middle schools for grades 6-8: Emerson and Lincoln; and an early childhood special education center and extended day program at Jefferson School.  Total budgeted expenditures, for all funds of the District, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 are $75.4 million.

For contact information for the District 64 Board of Education, click here.
For information about Board of Education meetings, click here.
For contact information at the schools, click here.
For State Report Cards, click here.
For current financial information, click here.
For an organization chart, click here.

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) officers for District 64:

  • Madelyn Wsol, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, 847-318-4302  

  • [UNAVAILABLE 2/16/12 - 2/22/12] Bernadette Tramm, Public Information Coordinator, 847-318-4343

When submitting requests, this form may be used, although it is not required.  Please submit FOIA requests in writing by mail, personal delivery, fax, or e-mail to:  
 

FOIA Officer
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64
Hendee Educational Service Center
164 S. Prospect Ave.
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone:  847-318-4300     Fax:  847-318-4351

Office hours: Monday -  Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., except for holidays.
Summer hours: Monday - Thursday  8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.