Other (indicate in message) Submitted: November 14, 2022 | Updated: January 17, 2023

(November 2022) Multi-part request for Bladen County, NC Schools: “Agreements and invoices” related to approving / payment to pursue education certifications, education licenses and post-secondary degrees. 01/01/2018 to 11/01/2022. And Current policies related to employment benefits, oversight process, time-off, and reimbursement requirements.

Hello Bladen County, NC Schools (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

This request is related to “agreements and invoices from Bladen County Schools” from 01/01/2018 to 11/01/2022

A) Please provide all agreements and invoices related to approving and/or paying for members of the Central Office Staff, including the Superintendent, to pursue education certifications, education licenses and post-secondary degrees. During the specific time period of 01/01/2018 through 11/01/2022.

B) Please provide all of Bladen County Schools’ policies and regulations that pertain to such employment benefits. Including the application and oversight process, the time-off rules, and reimbursement requirements. As of the present day.

Please Note: I am not requesting to come in person to inspect, nor to obtain printed copies of, electronic records. In accordance with NC Public Records Law, I’m requesting explicitly that all responsive records be provided via an electronic medium / format (in which the records should already exist), such as an email, file share, google drive folder, mailed flash drive if necessary, etc.

I do not have any additional or further clarifying info to provide other than what you see in the message above. If the request is not specific enough and/or 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.
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I am not required to provide a name or address to associate with a public records request, but in order to move things along I’d like to clarify that this request is being made by:

Sunshine Request
PO Box 17391
Asheville, NC 28816

The request has been sent solely from the email address [email protected] . If anyone other than that email address contacts you to pursue a similar request, it did not come from me. Please do not commingle or treat that as an alteration or cancellation of my request – I intend to continue to pursue my request.

Please note that I cannot commit to sign any forms or pay any potential fees / associated costs related to any request. If it is not possible to process the request without incurring fees, then please let me know the itemized potential cost.

Thank you for your assistance!

Editor’s Note: Sunshine Request makes no claim as to the veracity of any statements or information contained in any of the requests, or public records, we receive.

Status: Completed

Documents:

Activity:

  • January 17, 2023 4:36 pm

    1 year ago

    from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
    to: Elly Johnson <[email protected]>
    date: Jan 17, 2023, 4:36 PM
    subject: Re: Records Request: (November 2022) Multi-part request for Bladen County, NC Schools: “Agreements and invoices” related to approving / payment to pursue education certifications, education licenses and post-secondary degrees. 01/01/2018 to 11/01/2022. And Current policies related to employment benefits, oversight process, time-off, and reimbursement requirements.

     

    Hi Elly,

     

    Thank you very much for your help.

     

    I’ve marked this request as “Completed” on our website.

     

    ~ The Sunshine Request Team

    Status: Completed
  • January 17, 2023 1:38 pm

    1 year ago

    from: Elly Johnson <[email protected]>
    to: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
    date: Jan 17, 2023, 1:38 PM
    subject: Re: Records Request: (November 2022) Multi-part request for Bladen County, NC Schools: “Agreements and invoices” related to approving / payment to pursue education certifications, education licenses and post-secondary degrees. 01/01/2018 to 11/01/2022. And Current policies related to employment benefits, oversight process, time-off, and reimbursement requirements.

     

    Good afternoon,

     

    Please see the attached. At think link below you will find information regarding Tuition Reimbursement.

     

    https://www.bladen.k12.nc.us/Page/6225

     

    Thank you,

    Elly Johnson

     

    Editor’s Note: Please see the referenced file (“ Sunshine Records_PR “), at top left in our Documents section.

    Status: Completed
  • December 30, 2022 4:56 pm

    1 year ago

    from: Elly Johnson <[email protected]>
    to: [email protected]
    date: Dec 30, 2022, 4:56 PM
    subject: Out of Office Re: Records Request: (November 2022) Multi-part request for Bladen County, NC Schools: “Agreements and invoices” related to approving / payment to pursue education certifications, education licenses and post-secondary degrees. 01/01/2018 to 11/01/2022. And Current policies related to employment benefits, oversight process, time-off, and reimbursement requirements.

     

    Hello,

     

    Thank you for your email.

     

    All Bladen County Schools and Departments will close at 1:00 PM on
    Friday, December 16, 2022, and will remain closed for the holidays
    through Monday, January 2, 2023. We will resume normal office hours
    on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. All emails will be returned as promptly
    as possible upon my return to the office.

     

    Happy Holidays!
    Elly

    Status: Government Processing Request
  • December 30, 2022 4:56 pm

    1 year ago

    from: Susan Harrison <[email protected]>
    to: [email protected]
    date: Dec 30, 2022, 4:56 PM
    subject: Christmas Break Re: Records Request: (November 2022) Multi-part request for Bladen County, NC Schools: “Agreements and invoices” related to approving / payment to pursue education certifications, education licenses and post-secondary degrees. 01/01/2018 to 11/01/2022. And Current policies related to employment benefits, oversight process, time-off, and reimbursement requirements.

     

    All Bladen County Schools and Departments will close at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 16, 2022, and will remain closed for the holidays through Monday, January 2, 2023. We will resume normal office hours on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. All emails will be returned as promptly as possible upon my return to the office.

     

    Merry Christmas!
    Susan Harrison

    —
    Susan Harrison
    Chief Officer of Finance and Business Services
    Bladen County Schools

    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: 910-862-4136, ext. 10021

    Status: Government Processing Request
  • December 30, 2022 4:55 pm

    1 year ago

    from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
    to: Elly Johnson <[email protected]>
    cc: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
    date: Dec 30, 2022, 4:55 PM
    subject: Re: Records Request: (November 2022) Multi-part request for Bladen County, NC Schools: “Agreements and invoices” related to approving / payment to pursue education certifications, education licenses and post-secondary degrees. 01/01/2018 to 11/01/2022. And Current policies related to employment benefits, oversight process, time-off, and reimbursement requirements.

     

    Good Afternoon Elly (and all CC’ed),

     

    I hope you’re well, and are looking forward to the New Year!

     

    I’m following up again regarding my messages since 11/22 about the public records request above:

     

    (November 2022) Multi-part request for Bladen County, NC Schools: “Agreements and invoices” related to approving / payment to pursue education certifications, education licenses and post-secondary degrees. 01/01/2018 to 11/01/2022. And Current policies related to employment benefits, oversight process, time-off, and reimbursement requirements.

     

    Please provide an anticipated date for completion of the request. I will make one more attempt to follow up in Mid-January, if I haven’t heard anything before then.

     

    Thank you for your help!

     

    ~ The Sunshine Request Team

    Status: Follow up
  • December 6, 2022 11:45 am

    1 year ago

    from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
    to: Elly Johnson <[email protected]>
    cc: [email protected]
    date: Dec 6, 2022, 11:45 AM
    subject: Re: Records Request: (November 2022) Multi-part request for Bladen County, NC Schools: “Agreements and invoices” related to approving / payment to pursue education certifications, education licenses and post-secondary degrees. 01/01/2018 to 11/01/2022. And Current policies related to employment benefits, oversight process, time-off, and reimbursement requirements.

     

    Good Afternoon Elly (and Sharon CC’ed),

     

    I hope you’re having a good month so far!

     

    I’m following up again on the records request above: (November 2022) Multi-part request for Bladen County, NC Schools: “Agreements and invoices” related to approving / payment to pursue education certifications, education licenses and post-secondary degrees. 01/01/2018 to 11/01/2022. And Current policies related to employment benefits, oversight process, time-off, and reimbursement requirements.

     

    Can you please provide an anticipated timeline or date for completion of the request?

     

    I will plan on following up again in mid-December if I don’t hear back before then.

     

    Thank you for your help!

     

    ~ The Sunshine Request Team

    Status: Follow up
  • November 22, 2022 4:13 pm

    1 year ago

    from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
    to: Elly Johnson <[email protected]>
    date: Nov 22, 2022, 4:13 PM
    subject: Re: Records Request: (November 2022) Multi-part request for Bladen County, NC Schools: “Agreements and invoices” related to approving / payment to pursue education certifications, education licenses and post-secondary degrees. 01/01/2018 to 11/01/2022. And Current policies related to employment benefits, oversight process, time-off, and reimbursement requirements.

     

    Good afternoon Elly,

     

    Thank you for your response!

     

    Are you able to provide an estimated timeline for completion?

     

    I will plan on following up again in early December if I don’t hear back before then.

     

    Have a good Thanksgiving break!

    Status: Government Processing Request
  • November 16, 2022 1:45 pm

    1 year ago

    from: Elly Johnson <[email protected]>
    to: [email protected]
    date: Nov 16, 2022, 1:45 PM
    subject: Records Request: (November 2022) Multi-part request for Bladen County, NC Schools: “Agreements and invoices” related to approving / payment to pursue education certifications, education licenses and post-secondary degrees. 01/01/2018 to 11/01/2022. And Current policies related to employment benefits, oversight process, time-off, and reimbursement requirements.

     

    Good afternoon,

     

    We have received your public records request and will respond accordingly.

     

    Thank you,
    Elly

     

    —
    ELLY JOHNSON
    DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
    1489 US Hwy 701 South | P.O. Box 37 | Elizabethtown, NC 28337
    O: 910.862.4136 ext. 10018 | bladen.k12.nc.us | @BladenCountySchools

    Status: Government Processing Request
  • November 15, 2022 4:55 pm

    1 year ago

    from: Dr. Jason Atkinson <[email protected]>
    to: [email protected]
    date: Nov 15, 2022, 4:55 PM
    subject: Out of the Office Auto-Reply Re: Records Request: (November 2022) Multi-part request for Bladen County, NC Schools: “Agreements and invoices” related to approving / payment to pursue education certifications, education licenses and post-secondary degrees. 01/01/2018 to 11/01/2022. And Current policies related to employment benefits, oversight process, time-off, and reimbursement requirements.

     

    Thank you for your email. I am currently out of the office with limited access to email. Your message will be returned as promptly as possible upon my return to the office.

     

    —
    Jason B. Atkinson, Ed.D.
    Superintendent

    Status: Sent to Government
  • November 15, 2022 4:54 pm

    1 year ago

    from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
    to: [email protected]
    cc: [email protected],
    [email protected]
    date: Nov 15, 2022, 4:54 PM
    subject: Records Request: (November 2022) Multi-part request for Bladen County, NC Schools: “Agreements and invoices” related to approving / payment to pursue education certifications, education licenses and post-secondary degrees. 01/01/2018 to 11/01/2022. And Current policies related to employment benefits, oversight process, time-off, and reimbursement requirements.

     

    Hello Bladen County, NC Schools (Records Officer),

     

    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: (November 2022) Multi-part request for Bladen County, NC Schools: “Agreements and invoices” related to approving / payment to pursue education certifications, education licenses and post-secondary degrees. 01/01/2018 to 11/01/2022. And Current policies related to employment benefits, oversight process, time-off, and reimbursement requirements.

     

    Message: “Hello Bladen County, NC Schools (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

     

    This request is related to “agreements and invoices from Bladen County Schools” from 01/01/2018 to 11/01/2022

     

    A) Please provide all agreements and invoices related to approving and/or paying for members of the Central Office Staff, including the Superintendent, to pursue education certifications, education licenses and post-secondary degrees. During the specific time period of 01/01/2018 through 11/01/2022.

     

    B) Please provide all of Bladen County Schools’ policies and regulations that pertain to such employment benefits. Including the application and oversight process, the time-off rules, and reimbursement requirements. As of the present day.

     

    Please Note: I am not requesting to come in person to inspect, nor to obtain printed copies of, electronic records. In accordance with NC Public Records Law, I’m requesting explicitly that all responsive records be provided via an electronic medium / format (in which the records should already exist), such as an email, file share, google drive folder, mailed flash drive if necessary, etc.

     

    I do not have any additional or further clarifying info to provide other than what you see in the message above. If the request is not specific enough and/or 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.
    ——————

     

    I am not required to provide a name or address to associate with a public records request, but in order to move things along I’d like to clarify that this request is being made by:

     

    Sunshine Request
    PO Box 17391
    Asheville, NC 28816

     

    The request has been sent solely from the email address [email protected] . If anyone other than that email address contacts you to pursue a similar request, it did not come from me. Please do not commingle or treat that as an alteration or cancellation of my request – I intend to continue to pursue my request.

     

    Please note that I cannot commit to sign any forms or pay any potential fees / associated costs related to any request. If it is not possible to process the request without incurring fees, then please let me know the itemized potential cost.

     

    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
  • November 14, 2022 4:05 pm

    1 year ago

    Submitted to Sunshine Request
    Status: Pending