What is FOIA?

FOIA is the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et. seq.), records in possession of public agencies may be accessed by the public upon written request.

The following are links to many documents available on the District website which you may download at this time (no FOIA request required):

District Information
District Calendar by Month
School Report Cards
Board Meeting Schedule
District Boundary Map
Public Participation
Link to Agendas and Minutes 2010-Current
Board Policy Manual
FOIA Request Guidelines  

How can I submit a FOIA request?

District 180 has no specific FOIA request form. Requests should state that information is being sought under the Freedom of Information Act. Provide a brief description of the public records requested, being as specific as possible. While responses may be provided via e-mail (FOIA@ccsd180.org), you must provide a mailing address.

What happens after I submit a request?

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 less, in length, the pages will be copied and provided to the requestor. If the records exceed 50 pages, the requester will be informed of the duplication cost.

What are the costs for duplication? 

Fee schedule for duplication of public recordsPaper copy from paper or electronic source (50 pages or less)no chargePaper copy from paper or electronic source (51 pages or more)$.15 per pageCopy of audio or video material cost of media

Fees must be collected by the District before copies will be made or sent to the requestor.

Is there a process to appeal the FOIA officer's decisions?

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.