Other (indicate in message) Submitted: February 16, 2022 | Updated: April 29, 2022

(February 2022) Request for Mooresville, NC Graded School District: ESSER funding, public communications, and Senior Admin. / Board of Educ. communications 03/01/2020 – Present day

Hello Mooresville, NC Graded School District (Records Officer),

I'd like to make a multi-part public records request for the following information under NC Public Records Law.
Ref: https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bychapter/chapter_132.html

Related to ESSER funding in MGSD:

A. Please provide all ESSER I, II, and III allocation, budget, and spending to date (03/01/2020 - Present day).

B. Please provide all public communication [unspecified] from MGSD with the community from 03/01/2020 - Present day, specifically regarding the use of ESSER funding.

C. Please provide all communications (emails, memos, texts, etc) 03/01/2020 - Present day sent from Senior level administration [unspecified] and the Board of Education, specifically regarding ESSER funding plans.
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**As relates to emails – Please provide the files in a .PDF format so that they can easily be opened / viewed.

Please provide any .pdfs, other files, attachments, videos, hyperlinks, etc. that are indicated or referenced within the responsive records. For example: A .pdf that is an attachment within an email, should also be provided as a file along with the responsive emails. Or, a link should be provided so that the file can be opened.

If the records are ultimately too large to send via emailed file share, I'd ask that you please create a public Google Drive folder / link or some other file format to transfer the files electronically.

** I understand that due to the volume of this request, it could take some time to process. If possible, please provide an estimated timeline for completion. If you are unable to fulfill any or all parts of this request, please specifically cite where a reason for denial is justified under NC public records law. **

Thank you for your assistance!

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Status: Completed

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  • April 29, 2022 4:37 pm

    1 year ago

    from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
    to: Tanae McLean <[email protected]>
    date: Apr 29, 2022, 4:37 PM
    subject: Re: Records Request: (February 2022) Request for Mooresville, NC Graded Schools

     

    Hi Tanae,

     

    Thank you for this information, and thank you for providing suggestions on how to narrow the request.

     

    As we are an anonymous site, we do not have additional info about what the sender hopes to receive, other than what is on our site. We also cannot commit to cover any potential fees related to the requests on our site.

     

    We will note the info you’ve provided, and if the sender would like to resubmit a new or more specific and narrowed request, they are encouraged to do so via our site. Alternatively – We will also note that if they’d like to reach out to your office to pursue a request like this directly, they are encouraged to do so as well.

     

    We’re going to mark this request as “Completed” on our site.

     

    Thank you for your assistance!

    Status: Completed
  • April 26, 2022 4:15 pm

    1 year ago

    from: Tanae McLean <[email protected]>
    to: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
    date: Apr 26, 2022, 4:15 PM
    subject: Re: Records Request: (February 2022) Request for Mooresville, NC Graded Schools

     

    Good afternoon,

     

    We estimate it would take a minimum of 50 hours of work. At $20 per hour, that would cost a minimum of $1,000. As previously mentioned, it will take significant hours to pull every email sent from leadership and convert it to the format being requested (PDF). That being said, a majority of the ESSER emails that have been sent within our district are simply NCDPI updates that have been forwarded by our superintendent or finance officer as an FYI, or technical questions from our finance officer to the state. Due to the wording of the request, however, all such emails would need to be included, despite not speaking to MGSD’s ESSER use specifically. The aforementioned emails sometimes include multiple attachments that — according to the request — would also have to be downloaded and included. Due to the anonymity of the request, we cannot ascertain if the requestor wants all of those types of emails or only emails originally generated by “senior administration” and who exactly they are referring to by “senior administration.” With more specifics regarding these two issues, it could possibly cut down the time and, therefore, costs of this request. The individual making this request is also welcome to reach out directly to our district with more specificities so that the emails align with exactly what they are looking for regarding MGSD ESSER funding, as well as to discuss a more efficient manner of sharing the information requested with them.

     

    Again, please let us know how you would like for us to proceed. Thank you!

     

    Respectfully,
    Tanae Sump-McLean
    Chief Communication Officer
    Title IX Coordinator
    Mooresville Graded School District
    305 N. Main Street
    Mooresville, NC 28115
    (704) 658-2530
    [email protected]

    Status: Clarification Provided
  • April 5, 2022 2:01 pm

    2 years ago

    from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
    to: Tanae McLean <[email protected]>
    date: Apr 5, 2022, 2:01 PM
    subject: Re: Records Request: (February 2022) Request for Mooresville, NC Graded Schools

     

    Good afternoon Tanae,

     

    Following up to make sure you saw my last email regarding your questions about the scope of part C?

     

    I will plan on following up again at the end of the month if I don’t hear back before then.

     

    Thank you.

    Status: Follow up
  • March 24, 2022 3:29 pm

    2 years ago

    from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
    to: Tanae McLean <[email protected]>
    date: Mar 24, 2022, 3:29 PM
    subject: Re: Records Request: (February 2022) Request for Mooresville, NC Graded Schools

     

    Good afternoon Tanae,

     

    Thank you for your help with parts A and B of this public records request!

     

    Regarding your questions about the scope of part C – As we are an anonymous platform, we don’t have further info to provide besides what was submitted to us by the requestor on our website.

     

    Additionally, we cannot commit to pay any potential fees / associated costs related to any of the requests on our site. If it is not possible to process the request without incurring fees, then please let me know the itemized potential cost, and I will ask that you cease processing the request at that time. I will then note that information on our website, and will mark the request as “Completed”.

     

    More information about charging fees for requests can be found under “§ 132-6.2. Provisions for copies of public records; fees.” of the NC Public Records Law found here: https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bychapter/chapter_132.html

     

    Additionally, if you can please provide any specific notes on ways that may be helpful for future senders to clarify the scope of their request (whether that’s a more specific subject matter, email addresses, timeline etc), I can include that info on our site as well.

     

    Thank you!
    Sunshine Request

    Status: Clarification Provided
  • March 21, 2022 11:03 am

    2 years ago

    from: Tanae McLean <[email protected]>
    to: [email protected]
    date: Mar 21, 2022, 11:03 AM
    subject: Records Request: (February 2022) Request for Mooresville, NC Graded Schools

     

    Hello,

     

    Attached you will find information pertaining to Part A and Part B of the information requested on February 18, 2022. As previously communicated, we are more than willing to provide the requested information under Part C; however, we need clarification as to the scope of the request or a response as to whether you would like to pay for the significant amount of personpower to pull every email regarding ESSER, as well as put into the format that has been requested. Please let us know how you would like for us to proceed, and we can send you an estimate for fees incurred due to extensive hours put into this request by personnel as is outlined in NC § 132-6.2. Provisions for copies of public records; fees.

     

    A. NCDPI has an extensive portal to see each district’s ESSER budgets and actual spending. This link is interactive and is posted on our district website under Community: MGSD ESSER Allotments & Expenditures.

     

    B. Below you will find agendas, as well as a presentation, for meetings where our CFO presented to parents and staff on our ESSER funding, as well as information that has been and is posted to our website or shared via our parent communication system.

     

    Please let us know how you would like for us to proceed regarding C.

     

    Sincerely,
    Tanae Sump-McLean
    Chief Communication Officer
    Title IX Coordinator
    Mooresville Graded School District
    305 N. Main Street
    Mooresville, NC 28115
    (704) 658-2530
    [email protected]

     

    **Editor’s Note: Please see referenced file “recordsrequestfebruary2022requestformooresvillenc.zip” at top left in documents, additionally the link that Tanae provided is here: https://bi.nc.gov/t/DPI-FinancialBusinessServices/views/COVID-19AllotmentExpendituresandDetailedExpenditures/Story1?%3Aembed=y&%3AisGuestRedirectFromVizportal=y&%3Aorigin=card_share_link

    Status: Response Received from Government
  • March 1, 2022 9:19 am

    2 years ago

    from: Tanae McLean <[email protected]>
    to: [email protected]
    date: Mar 1, 2022, 9:19 AM
    subject: Re: Records Request: (February 2022) Request for Mooresville, NC Graded School District: ESSER funding, public communications, and Senior Admin. / Board of Educ. communications 03/01/2020 – Present day

     

    Hello,

     

    We are in receipt of your public records request and have started the process of fulfilling your request. As I am sure you understand, educating children is a calling with many responsibilities that take a considerable amount of time. That being said, we can send you the items requested under A and B by the end of day on March 18, 2022. However, when considering C, due to the general/unspecific nature of the request, it will take a significant amount of time. The district receives information from NCDPI regularly regarding ESSER and often that is forwarded from our Superintendent to staff as an FYI only. In addition, many of those emails from the state have several attachments. Our Chief Finance Officer has hundreds of emails that she has sent to the state simply asking for direction and guidance. That will also take a significant amount of personpower to pull, as well as put into the format that has been requested. If possible, could you narrow this request down or make C more specific? If not, we can send you an estimate for fees incurred due to extensive hours put into this request by personnel as is outlined in NC § 132-6.2. Provisions for copies of public records; fees. Thank you for your understanding!

     

    Sincerely,
    Tanae Sump-McLean
    Chief Communications Officer
    Title IX Coordinator
    Mooresville Graded School District
    305 N. Main Street
    Mooresville, NC 28115
    (704) 658-2530
    [email protected]

    Status: Clarification Requested
  • February 18, 2022 3:56 pm

    2 years ago

    from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
    to: Stephen Mauney <[email protected]>
    cc: Sylvia Martinez <[email protected]>
    date: Feb 18, 2022, 3:56 PM
    subject: Records Request: (February 2022) Request for Mooresville, NC Graded School District: ESSER funding, public communications, and Senior Admin. / Board of Educ. communications 03/01/2020 – Present day

     

    Good afternoon Mooresville, NC Graded School District,

     

    I’d like to make a public records request for information that may be available in your office.

     

    If you’re not the appropriate party to contact about the request, please provide the correct name and email address of whom I should send it to.

     

    Please confirm receipt to let me know the request will begin processing, and if possible, please provide a rough estimate of when the request may be completed. I will plan on following up again around the end of the month if I have not heard back before then.

     

    Here are the details of the request:

     

    Subject: (February 2022) Request for Mooresville, NC Graded School District: ESSER funding, public communications, and Senior Admin. / Board of Educ. communications 03/01/2020 – Present day

     

    Message: “Hello Mooresville, NC Graded School District (Records Officer),

     

    I’d like to make a multi-part public records request for the following information under NC Public Records Law.
    Ref: https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bychapter/chapter_132.html

     

    Related to ESSER funding in MGSD:

     

    A. Please provide all ESSER I, II, and III allocation, budget, and spending to date (03/01/2020 – Present day).

     

    B. Please provide all public communication [unspecified] from MGSD with the community from 03/01/2020 – Present day, specifically regarding the use of ESSER funding.

     

    C. Please provide all communications (emails, memos, texts, etc) 03/01/2020 – Present day sent from Senior level administration [unspecified] and the Board of Education, specifically regarding ESSER funding plans.
    ——————

     

    **As relates to emails – Please provide the files in a .PDF format so that they can easily be opened / viewed.

     

    Please provide any .pdfs, other files, attachments, videos, hyperlinks, etc. that are indicated or referenced within the responsive records. For example: A .pdf that is an attachment within an email, should also be provided as a file along with the responsive emails. Or, a link should be provided so that the file can be opened.

     

    If the records are ultimately too large to send via emailed file share, I’d ask that you please create a public Google Drive folder / link or some other file format to transfer the files electronically.

     

    ** I understand that due to the volume of this request, it could take some time to process. If possible, please provide an estimated timeline for completion. If you are unable to fulfill any or all parts of this request, please specifically cite where a reason for denial is justified under NC public records law. **

     

    Thank you for your assistance!”

     

    Thank you!

     

    ** Sunshine Request (www.sunshinerequest.com) makes no claim as to the veracity of any statements or information contained in any of the requests, or public records, we receive.

    Status: Sent to Government
  • February 16, 2022 4:27 pm

    2 years ago

    Submitted to Sunshine Request
    Status: Pending