The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231-15.246, provides for public access to certain public records, permits the charging of prescribed fees and deposits, and provides remedies and penalties for non-compliance. A person has a right to inspect, copy, or receive copies of certain requested public records. Some public records are permitted or required not to be disclosed.
The Swartz Creek Community Schools District has established specific procedures and guidelines (which are also linked to this dedicated webpage) for the purpose of addressing FOIA requests received by our District.
Our District's FOIA procedures and guidelines will also be included with all responses to requests. Paper copies of the complete procedures and guidelines are available upon request by visitors at our Central Office Administration Building, located at 8354 Cappy Lane, Swartz Creek, MI 48473.
Please Note: A complete copy of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is available on the Michigan Legislature’s website at www.legislature.mi.gov.
All requests must describe the public record in sufficient detail to enable the Swartz Creek Community School District to find the requested record. A Sample Request Form is provided for review or download in the margin to the right.
A person may subscribe to future issuances of public records created, issued, or disseminated by the Swartz Creek Community School District on a regular basis, such as notices of school board meetings. A subscription is valid for up to 6 months and may be renewed by the subscriber.
In lieu of paper copies, the requester may stipulate that our District provide non-exempt public records on non-paper physical media, electronically mailed, or otherwise electronically provided. Our District is not required to produce non-exempt public records on non-paper physical media if Swartz Creek Community Schools lacks the technological capability necessary to provide the requested records on the particular non-paper physical media stipulated in the particular instance. Our District is not required to use non-paper physical media provided by the requestor and, to safeguard Swartz Creek Community School's information technology infrastructure, shall not do so.
A person may request a certified copy of a public record.
To review the complete version of our District's FOIA Procedures and Guidelines, please click on the button below for immediate access:
